Healthy Habits to Support Your Depression Treatment
Depression is a serious mental health condition that requires professional care. Each person with depression is unique, and treatment plans should be tailored to each person’s needs. Professional care for depression can involve psychiatric services, therapy, or a combination of both. These methods are effective for many people, though it might take time to feel relief. If you have a care plan for depression…
Living with Anxiety? Watch Out for These Common Comorbid Disorders
In the United States, approximately 6.8 million adults and many children live with a condition called Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), which many people refer to simply as “anxiety.” If you are one of these millions, you already know what it means to struggle with your mental health. Unfortunately, living with anxiety means you are more likely to live with other mental health disorders. These…
Quotes to Inspire Your Depression Recovery
Treatment for depression demands strength and courage you never knew you had. Sometimes that strength comes from the larger community, your mental health care providers, your friends, or your family. Often, it comes from within. But sometimes the inspiration to keep going comes from knowing that others have been there and come out the other side to tell the tale. View this post…
How To Tell If Your Teen is Considering Suicide and What To Do
The death of a child is every parent’s worst nightmare, and even thinking about it can cause extreme distress. Horrifically, far too many families have to face the tragedy of child or teen suicide. In fact, suicide is the second-leading cause of death for people aged 10 to 35. Though it’s hard to think about, all parents should be aware of the risks. Most…
A Step-by-Step Guide to Helping People with Suicidal Thoughts
This blog contains descriptions of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Please proceed with caution and do not read if you are sensitive to this kind of language. Instead, take care of yourself and reach out for help. Suicide is a serious problem in the United States and around the world. It is one of the leading causes of death across all age groups and accounts…
What Everyone Needs to Know About Suicide
The following article addresses the topics of suicide and death openly. Please do not read this if you are triggered by these types of conversations. Take care and reach out for help if you need it. If you have thoughts of suicide, please seek immediate health care. Go to your nearest emergency room or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. You matter.…