988 is the easy to rememebr suicide prvention hotline number. The use of the number as increased 45% from the same time last year. Learn more about how the 988 number is helping those who find themselves in a desperate place. Click here to learn more.
Should we be screening yearly for anxiety in young people? Many go with undiagnosed mental health challenges and the more oppertunities we give for a diagnoses the better! Click here to read more.
This article lists several books that youcan read to help fight anxiety and depression. These are things that we all deal with and we all need the right tools to fight them! Click here to read.
"If you’re being treated for depression, your doctor may prescribe an antidepressant. These medications can be very helpful in relieving your symptoms. Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, can help, too. Like all medications, antidepressants can have side effects. But they’re generally well-tolerated, says Andrew Coulter, MD, a psychiatrist at the Cleveland Clinic." Click here to read the full article. [...]
"Spending time in “blue spaces” — such as beaches, rivers, and lakes — as a child can have significant and lasting benefits for wellbeing throughout life, according to a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology. When exposed to blue spaces in childhood, people are more likely to revisit bodies of water in adulthood [...]
Did you know the time of day when you eat can effect your mood? Click here to read.
How did the pandemic affect our teens mental health? Read this article to learn more.
These fifth graders took a stand against bullying with a proclomation request they took to their city council. Read what they accomlished by clicking the link. Click here to read.
Learn more about this strategy to help lower stress and anxiety. Click here to read.
Cannabis use is in the spotlight again as federal regulation is being discussed. How does it effect our mental health? Read this article to learn more.
