In recent years, the conversation around mental health has transformed dramatically, moving from hushed whispers to mainstream discourse. A significant driver of this change has been the rise of mental health bloggers—individuals who share their journeys, professional insights, and supportive advice online. These bloggers are not just chronicling their own experiences; they are creating [...]
The relationship between hormones and depression is complex and multifaceted. Hormones are chemical messengers in the body that regulate various physiological processes, and imbalances in certain hormones can contribute to the development or exacerbation of depression. Let’s explore some common hormone imbalances that can exacerbate symptoms of depression. Stress plays a critical role. Hormones [...]
"Asking “Why did my loved one do this?” is the question that haunts most survivors [family members or close friends who have lost one to suicide]. The outside world demands to know from us, and we don’t know ourselves. For some of us, there were definite clues that our loved ones were depressed or that [...]
Asking for help is great thing to do for your mental health. But don't stop asking until you receive the help you need! Click here to read more.
Are you wondering if Jake's Law can help you or a loved one? Have you asked yourself how you and your family can benefit from Jake's Law? Here are some questions you can ask yourself or a loved one. This bill touches on all of these areas in some way (big and small). If you [...]
Suicide is not always a choice made by what appears to be a relatively healthy person. Sometimes it is brought on by side effects of medication, and other times it can be brought on my mental illness. I think a lot of you survivors will be able to relate to my story. I have severe [...]
On April 19th we rushed to the Arizona State Senate building. A friend called and said we were in trouble. We had been fighting to ensure that every school district in the State would be required to provide training in suicide prevention to their teachers and other school personnel who work with our students. Senate [...]
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