This World Suicide Prevention Day, Drew shares his story with us, how his bond with his Hope Project worker Ezra helped him overcome barriers in his life, and
American insurance companies — quietly, and with little government pushback — have assumed an outsize role in mental health care. People in pain are paying the price.
World Suicide Prevention Day: How can I tell if my friend needs help?
World Suicide Prevention Day is held on September 11 every year. Not only does it erase the stigma around mental health and our struggles, but it also helps us to remember those we have lost to this epidemic. For many of us, World Suicide Prevention Day is a reminder that we can help and support […]
Childhood emotional abuse and neglect linked to frequent disturbed dreams in young adults
Childhood emotional abuse and neglect are linked to more frequent disturbed dreams in adulthood. The study found that rumination mediates this relationship, while strong social support can lessen the impact of rumination on disturbed dreaming.
Social media bans could magnify mental health challenges for teens
Social media’s effects on the mental health of young people are not well understood. That hasn’t stopped Congress, state legislatures, and the U.S. surgeon general from moving ahead with age bans and warning labels for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. But the emphasis on fears about social media may cause policymakers to miss the mental health benefits it provides teenagers, say researchers, pediatricians, and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
Grieving the dead is complicated. Here's how you can help someone experiencing loss
Annie Sklaver Orenstein, author of Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner’s Guide to Grief, tells Morning Edition that grief is complicated but there are simple things someone can do for those going through it.
Educate yourself to support children this school year
Busses are about to be rolling out and children will be walking through school doors after more than two months away for summer break. As we get back into after school activities, it’s important that I highlight Sunflower House’s training programs so parents and caregivers are equipped with information on how to better support and … Continued
Childhood Trauma Shapes an Under- or Over-Active Inner World
Childhood trauma shapes coping, leading to hypervigilance or retreat into a rich inner world. Healing requires balancing these responses through therapy and mindfulness.
Understanding Clinical Depression: Common Symptoms and Treatment
Is depression a mental illness?Yes, clinical depression is a serious, but treatable, mental illness. It is a medical condition, not a personal weakness. It is also very common. Major depression is …
Living in the Shadows of the Past: The Lingering Effects of Childhood Trauma
Picture credit: Pinterest Childhood trauma has an insidious way of haunting the mind, creating an inescapable loop of pain and fear that seems impossible to break free from. It’s a cruel irony — yo…
Opinion: Group therapy can improve mental health care access
Guest columnist Dr. Brandan Gremminger: "If you or a loved one are presented with an option of receiving group treatment sooner than you can access one-on-one care, please know the research shows you aren’t settling for less. "
Balancing school, fall sports and your child's mental health
The fall season is upon us and as teens go back to school, many are also gearing up for the sports season. Participating in sports, whether casual play or organized athletics, can be highly beneficial. Regular physical activity can help defend against common health issues such as obesity and type 2 diabetes in children. Sports […]
How to help seniors experiencing mental health issues
Grief and loss, chronic illness, isolation an dementia are all risk factors that can make seniors more prone to depression. But oftentimes, mental health issues can go undetected in elderly people.
Creative hobbies may greatly benefit mental health
Painting, woodworking, writing: Whatever you turn to creatively, it could equal or exceed work in terms of maintaining mental health, new research shows.
Student mental health struggles linked to absenteeism and lower grades, showing clear need for more in-school support
Parents are reporting worse mental health for their children than they did a decade ago, but different groups of children are struggling with mental health in markedly different ways.
Depression Recovery: A Guide To Understand Signs Of Recovery And Relapse Prevention
If you’re currently fighting depression, know that you’re not alone and it’s time to say goodbye to devastating feelings and find a way to recover. This blog helps you understand the signs of depression recovery.
Unveiling Emotional Neglect: Identifying and Healing Its Long-Term Effects
It’s widely acknowledged that childhood traumas can profoundly influence various aspects of our adult lives. While we commonly recognize the most overt forms of adverse...
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