What to do When Someone is Suicidal

Do you have a friend or family member who is having suicidal thoughts? There are many reasons why someone might be feeling these heavy emotions, but there are also many ways to help them in their time of need. If you…

Every day, there are approximately 3,041 suicide attempts by young people in grades 9-12. Yet due to stigmas and taboos, this isn’t talked about nearly enough. There are too many people of all ages – children, teens,…

Heading back to school can be a stressful time, especially for students who struggle with emotional regulation and similar challenges. Even in normal years, many students face anxiety, depression, sensory issues, and…

As summer break from school begins, and the world continues to open up after the pandemic, many teens are struggling to adapt to “life as normal”. Teenagers struggle with change as it is. When the pandemic began, the…

The pandemic forced millions of people out of their routines. For many, this meant no longer having access to the coping strategies and structures they needed to maintain their mental health. Going to the gym? Taking…

The pandemic disrupted every aspect of our lives. On their own, each of these changes might have been small. Shifting to remote work was challenging, for example. So were the many months of isolation and feeling…

School is out, warm weather is here, and more and more people are getting their COVID-19 vaccinations. The feeling of “normal” is slowly coming back to our communities. But many of us are left with questions and…

Many teenagers and young adults spend more time than they should on social media, and a quick notification check can quickly turn into a half-hour of mindless scrolling through the latest posts. While social media…

The winter months can be a tough time for people who face mental health challenges. The days are shorter, and winter weather means that people spend less time outdoors and in the sunshine. These conditions can lead…

Trauma can impact anyone, and often, a person experiences the effects of trauma for years after the event occurs. Ongoing symptoms of trauma can include a general lack of trust with others, trouble forming…

National Suicide Prevention Week occurs each year in September and includes World Suicide Prevention Day . During the week, people take action to help reduce the number of suicides in their communities. Sadly,…

Each year, tens of thousands of people in the US die from suicide, and more than a million Americans attempt suicide. Suicide deeply impacts a person’s entire social circle, too, and each death from suicide leaves a…

September is National Recovery Month , and it is a time to recognize the importance of mental health treatment and recovery. In many cases, when a person suffers from a mental health condition, they may forgo…

The U.S. House of Representatives first declared July to be National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in 2008. This event came after an address to U.S. Congress from B ebe Moore Campbell , an African American…

The recent effects of coronavirus COVID-19 have come as a shock to almost everyone. In addition to respiratory illnesses, the virus is also contributing to rising cases of alcohol and substance abuse. Depending on…