Over 700,000 people worldwide commit suicide each year and for each one of those, there are another 20 suicide attempts.1 It is impossible to know how many more people have thoughts of or contemplate suicide. Suicide ranks consistently among the top 20 causes of death… Read More »World Suicide Prevention Day
Grief never ends, but it changes. It’s a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith. It is the price of love. ~unknown Grief is defined by Miriam-Webster as “a deep and poignant distress caused… Read More »Grief Awareness Day
Access to health care is a function of availability of services (personnel and supplies) and the ability to pay for those services. According to the US Office of Minority Health, racial and ethnic minorities often suffer from poor mental health outcomes due to the cultural… Read More »Telehealth Helps Improve Access to Care
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious psychological disorder that can develop after an individual has been exposed to a terrifying event. It may also be developed if an individual has experienced other types of trauma in their lifetime, such as physical abuse, sexual abuse,… Read More »June is PTSD Awareness Month
Pride month is celebrating its 52nd year this June, and it is an important part of the LGBTQ+ community. It gives members of the community a chance to show their support for each other by celebrating diversity and continuing the fight for inclusion, acceptance and… Read More »Celebrate Pride Month
How much is too much? It’s kind of like admitting your weight…do you ever really tell the truth? The scales may not lie, but if you can shave a few pounds off when reporting…why not? My nursing colleagues always told me that if during a… Read More »April is Alcohol Awareness Month
Psychiatric Disorders and Virtual Medication Management Life can be messy, difficult and challenging…. Congratulations for working to take control of your life and seeking the professional help you need. But sometimes, managing life and complying with treatment plans and medication routines can seem overwhelming. Successful… Read More »Psychiatric Disorders and Virtual Medication Management
We all know that our brain is important, but we don’t really think about how it works or how to keep it healthy. We have a tendency to think that if we exercise our bodies, it will help us be healthy. But will it help… Read More »Brain Health
What do you think of when you think of “love?” Today, at this time of my life, I think of things like safety, devotion, and peace. Thirty years ago, it would have been an entirely different answer! There are seasons of love and different types… Read More »Celebrating LOVE
Mood changes that seem to begin and end with seasonal changes affect many people, but changes that are prolonged or pronounced are more than just moodiness. They may be a form of depression related to seasonal changes known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD.) Typically, these… Read More »Wintertime Blues
