It’s alarming that not even half of those who die by suicide have sought treatment for mental illness.
It’s alarming that not even half of those who die by suicide have sought treatment for mental illness.
It’s alarming that not even half of those who die by suicide have sought treatment for mental illness.
Talking about mental health with peers is one of the best ways to celebrate mental health awareness month.
Does your life feel like it is dull, and boring, with nothing to look forward to?
Intrusive thoughts can be described as unwanted thoughts that seem to come out of nowhere and are distressing. They may be connected to a real-life event such as a flashback after a traumatic event.
Grief and loss are impacting so many individuals who are seeking therapy right now. Loved ones are dying and we have so many people struggling with their mental health.
Here are 6 Tips from the Suicide Awareness Voices of Education to Help Get Connected.
Having meaningful relationships through social connection is an important protective factor for good mental health and suicide prevention. Here are 6 Tips from the Suicide Awareness Voices of Education to Help Get Connected.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. One of the ways in which we can all work together to help prevent suicide is to get connected.
“How are you doing?” “Fine” “I’ve noticed a change recently.” “I’m good”. This is a rather typical response from those who seem to be functioning just fine. They go to work or school consistently, join in on social outing and appear to be successful in their accomplishments. They may use things like exercise, hobbies, substance use, or sex to cope.
Awareness, prevention, education, and treatment are key aspects for mental health wellness. For men, factors such as social norms, reluctance to seek help, stigma, lack of culturally-competent care, or minimization of symptoms can make it difficult to get treatment for these common mental health problems that are prevalent among men.