Navigating adolescence is challenging, but dealing with depression and anxiety can make it feel even more daunting. Opening up to your parents might seem impossible when you're struggling with these issues. However, having this conversation is crucial in finding support and understanding. Let's go over some steps on how to talk to your parents [...]
Mental health therapy has evolved significantly, offering diverse approaches to individual needs. Understanding the different forms of mental health therapy can help one make informed decisions about mental health care. Here's a basic overview of some of the most prominent forms of mental health therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Overview: CBT is a widely [...]
Parents today face new challenges in raising kids in this technological age. Here are some tips on parenting and social media. Click here to read more.
The start of school can bring lots of change and read about these tips to help your kids in this transition.
This article talks about how consistent one-on-one counseling and text messages significantly reduced violent behavior, anxiety and substance use among adolescents. Access to these prevention programs is vital! Watch our video about Mental Health Checkups.
#Tip Tuesday - Teens Starting School Many teens are starting school this week. Every year, the beginning of the school year can bring about anxiety in your child, but this year has been especially hard. Suicide rates among teens are highest at the start of school, during finals, and at the end of the school [...]
Creating Structure and Routines #TipTuesday Every Tuesday we will be sharing a new parenting tip. So don't forget to subscribe to our social media pages to be alerted every Tuesday! Links can be found below. When you have a special needs child, it is especially important to create structure and routines. Routines build safety and [...]
What is the RTS system and how can you register? The Request To Speak (RTS) system is a website that allows the public to register opinions and voice comments on bills as they pass through the Arizona Senate and House of Representatives. The following steps will guide you through registering for RTS and voicing [...]
I have an army behind me. It’s an invisible army. But it’s there. My army is a community of other suicide loss survivors. They get it. All of it. They personally and intimately understand the emotional energy expended fighting through the grief battle. They too have been wounded by the words and actions of [...]
© Photographee.eu/ Adobe Stock When I was 5 and 6 I was molested by a neighbor for about a year, and when I was 13 I was raped. These events drastically changed my life and affected my worldview. These men were never caught and never convicted. They were free to do this to [...]
