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During Depression Awareness Month each October, mental health advocates bring attention to symptoms of depression and treatments for depression. Depression is a serious mental health condition, and without proper treatment, depression typically worsens over time. Approximately 15 million US adults deal with depression each year. However, with mental health treatment programs and support from family and friends, recovery is possible. In this post, we participate in Depression Awareness Month by discussing depression and ways that people can work to manage their depression…. Continue Reading

This September is National Recovery Month’s 31st year. During National Recovery Month, people share the central message that individuals who suffer from mental health conditions can achieve lasting recovery. One can achieve mental health recovery by receiving evidence-based treatment. A person’s mental health challenges do not have to control a person’s life, and one does not have to live with a mental health condition forever. Below, we detail the origins of National Recovery Month. We then share ways to participate in… Continue Reading

Every September, people across the country take part in National Suicide Prevention Week to raise awareness and spread the central message that suicide is preventable. Each year, more than 40,000 Americans die from suicide, and around 1.4 million Americans attempt suicide. One death from suicide is one too many, and by working together, communities can help prevent the tragedy of suicide from happening. In our post below, we will discuss how a person can identify individuals who may be at risk… Continue Reading

The month of June is Men’s Mental Health Month, and it is an important time to reflect on an all-too-often neglected topic. Mental health issues affect both men and women, yet men are often hesitant to discuss their mental health struggles and seek treatment. Due to the stigma associated with male mental health, many men forgo needed treatment and support. In this article, we hope to contribute to Men’s Mental Health Month, our goal is to normalize conversations regarding topics… Continue Reading

Since 1983, April has been National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and organizations, parents, and activists use this month to raise awareness regarding the tragedy of child abuse. Child abuse includes emotional abuse, physical abuse, and sexual abuse, and during National Child Abuse Prevention Month, people work to raise awareness regarding child abuse in all its forms. An event of child abuse is a severe violation of a child’s trust in an adult, and child abuse can have long-term, negative impacts on… Continue Reading

Suicide has long been a massive problem for the United States, with rates rising since the nineties. In 2016, Suicide was the second leading cause of death for Americans aged 10-34. The rates are only growing higher with time. However, there are actions we can take. Now more than ever, it is important for everyone to learn the suicidal signs displayed when one has decided to take their life. Physical Signs Suicide is a major potential consequence for many mental illnesses, including… Continue Reading

Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in America, yet it is still something that many people are ashamed to talk about openly. So, whether you realize it or not, chances are you know or love someone suffering from depression. There are many treatments available for major depression, particularly medication.  With many good medications on the market, often they work for a period of time; however, for some that is not the case.  Now there is an… Continue Reading

It is not unusual to feel rattled after a trauma like an accident or a major conflict. Generally, people are able to move forward; but, what if you’re physically unable to return to normal life? Or what if your loved one isn’t himself or herself after serving in the military? While things may seem as if they will not get better, there is hope, but you need to contact a quality healthcare facility like San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital. You… Continue Reading

With the growth of the internet, bullying is more of a problem for our kids today than ever before. Social media sites and online forums give people a cloak to hide behind, emboldening cyberbullies to say horrible things to any innocent commenter. Bullying happens in person too, like on school campuses or at extracurricular activities. And though bullying is obviously hurtful, there are other serious short- and long-term effects that can take place for both the person being bullied and… Continue Reading

Suicide overall is the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10-24 (The Jason Foundation). Data from the National Vial Statistics System indicates that between 1999 -2014 ages from 45 to 65 years old had the highest increase in suicides. American Society for Suicide Prevention reports approximately 45,000 people die each year of suicide. As life moves on, difficult circumstances arise that leave many in a state of despair, loneliness, and fear. These feelings often lead to suicidal thoughts if… Continue Reading