Self-harm in teens is a common issue that seems to be growing year after year. As parents see their adolescent children participating in this behavior, they often find themselves unsure of what to do or how to help. This guide will walk parents through details about how many teens self-harm, the reasons they may turn to this practice, and ways to help them overcome it. What is Self-Harm? Self-harm occurs when someone decides to purposefully hurt themselves as a way… Continue Reading
What Are the Signs of a Mental Breakdown?
People all over the nation are constantly faced with traumatic events, accidents, and other instances that could negatively impact their mental health. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, about 26% of adults suffer from a significant mental breakdown in a given year. As a common occurrence, it has become essential that people understand the signs of a mental breakdown, what it is, and ways to support an individual who is having one. What is a mental breakdown? A mental breakdown is… Continue Reading
How to Reconnect When Managing Depression
Depression affects more than 6.8 million people across the United States on average. This mental health condition leads to a wide range of symptoms, with one of the most detrimental leading to feelings of disconnection from the world. To avoid falling into these negative thoughts, it’s important to learn more about what depression is, its symptoms, and ways to properly manage it. When handled correctly, people who are depressed can overcome these feelings, reconnect with their loved ones, and get… Continue Reading
Causes & Symptoms of Psychological Trauma
Accidents, illness, and the death of a loved one are only a few of the causes that could lead to psychological trauma. As people face heartbreak or highly stressful situations, they feel major emotions that could lead to significant mental health conditions. If you feel that you or a loved one recently faced a psychological trauma, it is important to understand what it means, the symptoms of trauma, and how to help someone who is struggling. What is psychological trauma?… Continue Reading
Ways to Help Someone with PTSD
While military combat is commonly associated with PTSD, people from all walks of life deal with the heavy emotions and other effects it may have on them. Now, post-traumatic stress affects an average of 7% to 8% of the U.S. population during their lifetime. Back during World War II in the early 1940s, post-traumatic stress disorder wasn’t a diagnosable condition. Instead, it was known by names like shell shock, battle shock, combat fatigue, war neurosis, and psychiatric collapse. In many… Continue Reading
Warning Signs of Self-Harm
There are many reasons why someone may turn to self-harm. It is often seen as a way for people to cope with physical and emotional stress or mental health conditions. If you’re worried that someone you care about is self-harming, this guide will help you learn what it is, the warning signs, and ways you can help them. What is self-harm? Self-harm is the act of injuring oneself as a way of coping with stress, mental health conditions, or psychological… Continue Reading
Ways to Manage Schizophrenia
Although it is one of the rarest mental health conditions in the country, schizophrenia still affects millions of Americans every year. This debilitating disorder can lead to paranoia, delusions, hallucinations, and other symptoms. To ensure that an individual with schizophrenia gets the proper treatment, it’s crucial to learn more about this condition, what it is, what it looks like, and how to manage it. What is schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that causes people to have a… Continue Reading
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month for Children, Teens, and Adults
Every day, there are approximately 3,041 suicide attempts by young people in grades 9-12. Yet due to stigmas and taboos, this isn’t talked about nearly enough. There are too many people of all ages – children, teens, and adults – who face suicide and who could have received help. To combat this “silent epidemic” of suicide, September has been designated National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. During this month, mental health advocates, suicide survivors, allies, and the community at large come… Continue Reading
Tips on Going Back to School
Heading back to school can be a stressful time, especially for students who struggle with emotional regulation and similar challenges. Even in normal years, many students face anxiety, depression, sensory issues, and other mental health challenges at the start of the school year. However, this year is different: The last school year may have been traumatic as students had to adjust to at-home learning amidst the raging pandemic New COVID-19 protocols and guidelines can mean unfamiliar rules and processes Many… Continue Reading
Managing the Post-pandemic Return to Normalcy
The pandemic forced millions of people out of their routines. For many, this meant no longer having access to the coping strategies and structures they needed to maintain their mental health. Going to the gym? Taking a break to go see a movie? Even going to school or work? All unavailable for a period of time. This sudden transition felt paralyzing to some. All of us went into survival mode in our own ways. However, over time, we all adjusted… Continue Reading
