Take Action: Getting Mental Health Treatment
Did you know that 1 in 5 adults in the United States will have a diagnosable mental health condition each year and 54% will not receive necessary treatment? Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) in May is a chance to highlight the necessity of getting professional help for symptoms of mental health disorders. Mental health conditions […]…
Online Resources for Mental Health, Depression & Anxiety
Updated 4/18/25 According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), nearly half of Americans affected by mental health conditions do not receive treatment for their conditions. Lack of access is one of the main reasons for this, including the fact that many mental health providers are considered out-of-network with many health insurance plans. Out-of-pocket […]…
Suicide Prevention in the Age of COVID-19
COVID-19 has touched the lives of all of us in some way. It is important to shed light on the risk factors of suicide and ways that suicide can be prevented, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic may increase the risk of suicide in individuals who are struggling. In this blog, we discuss how isolation, financial struggle […]…
Trauma and Mental Health
Updated 4/18/25 Trauma and mental health share a prevalent link and are known to be the underlying trigger for multiple substance use disorders. Trauma can be divided into two major categories: catastrophic events such as physical abuse or injury, sexual assault or a natural disaster or repetitive emotionally painful experiences such as child neglect, bullying, […]…
How Can I Treat My History of Trauma?
Updated 4/18/25 Trauma can be divided into two major categories: catastrophic events such as physical abuse or injury, sexual assault or a natural disaster or repetitive emotionally painful experiences such as child neglect, bullying, verbal abuse or the loss of a parent. Many think of trauma as the former, however the latter can result in […]…
LGBTQ+ Mental Health Statistics
Updated on 03/29/24 At a glance: June is Pride Month and it’s important to understand the barriers to mental health treatment the impact the LGBTQ+ community. Statistics show that those in the LGBTQ+ community have a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and attempts than heterosexuals. It’s important to support individuals so they have access to […]…
What Should I Say to a Suicidal Teen?
Teens in Crisis: What Should I Say to a Suicidal Teen? Talking with someone about their suicidal thoughts is never easy. “I had family and close friends who didn’t know what to do and didn’t do anything. It was hard for me not to be resentful of that,” says a young woman who struggled with […]…
Do Somber Songs Make Teens More Depressed?
Updated 5/2/25 Many of today’s teenagers and adolescents spend several hours a day under headphones or in front of computer screens. Does what they listen to, or watch or play, make an impact on their behavior? Some of the most popular choices among young people these days range from violent, post apocalyptic video games and […]…
Why You Shouldn’t Be Ashamed to Say You Go to Therapy
Updated 5/2/25 Debunking Myths: Why You Shouldn’t Be Ashamed to Say You Go to Therapy You are not alone. A staggering one in five adults suffer from a mental illness in the U.S. in a given year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Attending therapy is not something to should be ashamed of. […]…