March: Self-Harm Awareness Month
March is designated as the mental health month of self-harm awareness. There is a stigma around people who self-harm. Often people assume that it is… Read More »March: Self-Harm Awareness Month
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional… Read More »988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Are you SAD?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs in a seasonal pattern, primarily during the fall and winter months when daylight hours… Read More »Are you SAD?
November is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month
November is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a critical period for focusing on the mental well-being of men. This observance aims to destigmatize the topic… Read More »November is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month
The Beauty of Friendship and How It Affects Your Mental Health
In the journey of life, we all seek happiness, fulfillment, and success. Along this path, one of the most crucial factors that can significantly impact… Read More »The Beauty of Friendship and How It Affects Your Mental Health
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental health disparities have been a longstanding issue in America, but the issue is even more pronounced for minorities who have faced systemic oppression. For… Read More »Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
June: Men’s Health Month
Men are significantly less likely to seek out mental health care when compared to women. It’s been found that they delay seeking help (generally) because… Read More »June: Men’s Health Month
Feminist Therapy
The month of May is Women’s Health Month, so let’s shed light on one of the newer types of counseling…feminist therapy. Before you assume that… Read More »Feminist Therapy
April: National Stress Awareness Month
It seems that in today’s society, stress is an epidemic. People are stressed out from work, family, money, society, politics, etc. Many people are overwhelmed… Read More »April: National Stress Awareness Month
Patients Access to Medication Hindered by $21 Billion Settlement
An interesting story from the New York Times explaining how an agreement between attorneys general and major drug distributors increased scrutiny on medications for A.D.H.D.,… Read More »Patients Access to Medication Hindered by $21 Billion Settlement