Dr. Friedman has some suggestions. Some may work, others may not, but his last sentence is the one that needs to jump out at you: “Every day, 16 young people die from suicide. What are we waiting for?” We are losing not only young people, but people of all ages, races, genders, income levels, etc….
I don’t really make resolutions at the new year, because, let’s face it, most of us mean well, but never really get anywhere with them. On the other hand , I found myself intrigued by this article: Why “New Year, New You” is damaging to mental health The reason I found it so interesting is…
I agree with what George says here about speaking out – Sometimes, when the others we’re concerned about include employers, spouses and children, it’s OK to exercise your right to just be quiet. At the end of the day, while we wish dealing with a mental health issue would be met with only love and…
More college students are seeking help for mental health, but what happens when there aren’t enough counselors? These LGBTQ Books Tackle Mental Health, Abuse, and Grief How can we leverage technology for better suicide prevention? This is Why “Boundaries” is My 2020 Power Word Youth sports create opportunities for sexual abuse. What can parents do?…
This statement by Dr. Heatley is shocking on it’s own, but it is a symptom of what happens when you simply don’t have the resources to provide mental health treatment. Dr Jonathan Heatley, a GP in West Sussex, said: “One way to get to the system very quickly is to attempt suicide.” “Mental health services…
Jan McDaniel recently wrote about having a mental health crisis plan and even compared it to the steps you would take if you had a medical condition like diabetes. It is true. Think about people you know, maybe even people you have some responsibility for. When I was much younger, I had a roommate who…
