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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...

Mental Health Disorders in the Labor Force: Looking at the Statistics

Today, mental health disorders in the labor force are still stigmatized and unrecognized among a large population in the labor force....

Mental Health Statistics in Native Americans: Numbers Don’t Lie

Native Americans represent less than two percent of the US population but they make up eight percent of those who are...

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Psychology Behind Cutting Self Harm: Looking at the Underlying Causes

Psychology Behind Cutting Self Harm: Looking at the Underlying Causes Self-harm is the act of hurting oneself, whether it is physical...

The Rising Mental Health in the Elderly:National Grandparents Day

National Grandparents Day falls each year on the first Sunday after Labor Day, and this year it will fall on September...

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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: How Can We Do Better?

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness month, a time where communities can come together and share their stories and resources to...

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This blog is for informational purposes only and should not be a substitute for medical advice. We understand that everyone’s situation is unique, and this content is to provide an overall understanding of mental health disorders. These disorders are very complex, and this post does not take into account the unique circumstances for every individual. For specific questions about your health needs or that of a loved one, seek the help of a healthcare professional.

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