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Survey results presented at APNA 2025 reveal the limited knowledge and confidence in supporting mental health among those within faith-based communities, signaling a potential need for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training for religious leadership.

With their rights coming under attack at all levels of government, LGBTQ young Americans are facing a worsening mental health crisis, a new study has found.

World Mental Health Day: U.S. policy rollbacks pause parity, cut 988 LGBTQ+ services, and shrink clinic funding. See what changed and why it matters.

Families and communities play a powerful role in preventing suicide by offering presence, listening without judgment, and connecting loved ones to professional care. Mental health experts stress that genuine support and attention can mean the difference between despair and hope.

Boost your mental health awareness with simple daily practices. Small habits, big impact—make self-care part of your everyday life.

The mental health workforce is hemorrhaging talent due to systemic burnout. Instead of wellness apps, we need AI-driven systems that support clinicians and fix broken workflows.

Discover a self-care plan template to create a personalized routine that actually works. Build balance, track progress, and sustain your well-being.

Experts explain simple things you can do to forge solid social ties and find joy.

A poem from Iris Rose’s book fragile feelings delves into some of the complex emotions that arises from experiencing a traumatic event.  “My trauma did...

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Looking back to September and Suicide Prevention Month

by: Courtney Lauver, LCSW, Therapist at Bridge Counseling & Wellness in Louisville September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. While we would prefer to avoid thinking of this topic in relation to our children, according to SAMSHA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration), 3.2 million children aged 12-17 reported...

New research has found that the reasons people begin using cannabis can significantly influence their risk of developing paranoia.

Trauma recovery is rarely a straight path. Discover why the journey is nonlinear and how clinicians find purpose and progress in working with trauma.

Hers reports that mental health podcasts improve awareness and understanding, featuring a ranking of the top shows for listening.

These online communities have become more critical in a time LGBTQ+ rights are under attack in the U.S.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Edwin Boudreaux, PhD, discusses rising suicide rates in older men and shares prevention resources.

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This post was written by Heather Seewald, Lead PC licensed clinical therapist, Park Center. According to a recent report in the Indiana Capital...

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Experiencing suicidal thoughts can feel like you’re in a pit of despair, hopelessly trying to escape, but unable to find your way out. According to the CDC, suicide is a leading cause of death for …

Want to make someone truly feel appreciated? Try one of these compliments that have nothing to do with their appearance, but with who they are.

It’s been a wild few weeks - here are my thoughts on coping

Explore the top 15 mental health blogs in 2025 for a positive and insightful journey toward mental wellness. Discover diverse voices and expert insights.

Crackdowns on AI chatbots over perceived risks to children's safety could ultimately put more children at risk.

A new YouGov survey commissioned by suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) has highlighted the reasons people experiencing suicidal thoughts made the decision to stay in one of the first studies into survival of its kind2.  The research coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day, as the charity is working to raise awareness of […]

Despite progress, suicide remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Changing the narrative means moving beyond stigma and embracing a collective agenda across communities, health systems and policy to implement solutions and to prevent avoidable deaths.

In this research-based piece, we provide an overview of eating disorders in males, including the latest available data and summaries of studies to help inform news coverage of this underreported issue.

Epstein’s victims spoke out again. But did we really listen? And for the right reasons?