Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Blog

Staying Informed: How to Find Mental Health Screenings Available to You
Approximately one in five adults in the United States experience mental illness in a given year, serious mental illness costs the...

Help, My Child is Being Bullied
According to statistics one in five children admit to being bullied and bullying is not only isolated as a childhood problem...

Childhood Depression: Encouraging Your Child to Get Screened for Depression
Three hundred million individuals are affected by depression worldwide. This mental health disorder can become serious and can lead to suicide....

World Mental Health Day: Suicide Prevention
World Mental Health Day is October 10, 2019, and is a day to raise awareness regarding mental health around the world....

Why the Fall Season Can Be a Good Time to Seek Treatment
As summer breezes turn cool and crisp and trees take on various shades of red and gold, your thoughts likely turn...

Mental Health Awareness Week: Raising Awareness in the Police Force
One in five adults will experience mental illness in a given year. Mental illness affects everyone directly or indirectly through family,...

Mental Illness and Bullying and Understanding the Connection
According to the American Psychological Association, bullying is a form of aggressive behavior in which someone intentionally and repeatedly causes another...

The Importance of Talking About Mental Health with Your Child
The first week of October is Mental Health Awareness Week, where communities come together to educate and spread awareness about the...

End Bullying by Raising Awareness: Bullying Prevention Month
“Every October, schools, and organizations across the country join STOMP Out Bullying™ in observing National Bullying Prevention Month. The goal: encourage...