National Suicide Prevention Week (9/4-10), World Suicide Prevention Day Sept 10 From September 4th through the 10th, people around the globe recognize National Suicide Prevention Week, ending with World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th.  Even though suicidal thoughts are frightening, they are not uncommon. A large number of people have experienced suicidal thoughts at...Read More

Throughout life, there is always going to be change. New relationships, college graduations, and moving are all common life transitions. Even positive changes can be difficult to navigate and cope with. Stress can cause problems if it’s not addressed, whether it’s the result of a thrilling event or an unfortunate accident. Life’s peaks and valleys...Read More

We are just a few weeks away from the start of a new school year. Many people experience stress and anxiety when they return to school. It is not uncommon for feelings of overwhelm to be exacerbated by a busy schedule and after-school activities. Before the school year begins, it’s important to check in with...Read More

International Self-Care Day is on July 24. Some people view self-care as a form of pampering themselves. If you’ve been wanting to start a self-care practice, you may default to the belief that self-care is something that can only happen once you’ve checked everything else off of your to-do list or when you can afford...Read More

This July is Minority Mental Health Month and there may be some of you who are wondering: Doesn’t the distinction of minority mental health further divide and isolate minority communities? Is “diversity” no more than a buzzword since the term has become so overused? Wouldn’t a whole month devoted to minority mental health divert attention...Read More

New research suggests that any amount of physical activity can protect your brain Moderate physical activity has been linked to better brain health in numerous studies. Research suggests that people who achieve at least moderate levels of fitness have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life than those who do not get...Read More

March 30 – World Bipolar Day World Bipolar Day is on March 30th. Psychological conditions such as bipolar disorder severely affect mood, thoughts, and behaviors. Bipolar disorder is different for each person, but there will always be emotional shifts involved. An emotional shift is characterized by periods of mania and/or depression. While some may experience...Read More

Self-Harm Awareness Month. Despite the complexity of self-harm, misconceptions and stereotyping make it even more difficult for people to understand Young people suffering from depression and anxiety are more likely to self-harm, but self-harm can occur to anyone of any age. Self-harm, or self-injury, involves intentionally hurting one’s body; activities such as cutting and burning...Read More

Children of all ages are dealing with a pandemic that is closing in on its second year and, undoubtedly, the coronavirus has an adverse effect on children’s mental well-being as well. To help parents and children cope with the pandemic, the American Academy of Pediatrics has published guidelines for caring for children’s emotional needs. Experts...Read More

Another year has passed. It’s that time of year when people make New Year’s resolutions. What about adding some mental health resolutions to your list? It doesn’t matter if you set New Years’ resolutions or not, setting these goals should make you feel more mentally prepared and better able to handle whatever lies ahead. Set...Read More