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Trauma Professionals – Psychotraumatology

Mike Miller is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with the International Association of Trauma Professionals. He works at the Yatra Centre, Asia’s leading trauma care facility, offering evidence-based trauma therapy to clients with a range of mental health concerns. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the… Read More: Trauma Professionals – Psychotraumatology »

National Suicide Prevention Week/Month

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) recognizes the month of September as National Suicide Prevention Month. National Suicide Prevention Week is the week after Labor Day. “Suicide prevention is important every day of the year. National Suicide Prevention Month gives us an opportunity to shine a special, encouraging light on this topic that affects… Read More: National Suicide Prevention Week/Month »

Mental Health Care

In this 25-minute video posted on August 1, 2022, John Oliver, host of the TV program “Last Week Tonight” on the HBO network, discusses problems and issues in our mental health care system with his trademark sense of humor. He talks about apps and hospitals and difficulties finding a (good) therapist… who takes insurance… and… Read More: Mental Health Care »

The Lifeline and 988

(July 16, 2022) – 988 is the new phone number for the USA’s Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.      See: https://988lifeline.org/ People who call, text, or chat 988 are connected to trained professional counselors who listen, understand, provide support, and connect people to resources. In addition to reaching the… Read More: The Lifeline and 988 »

Comedians Tackling Depression & Anxiety

“Laughing Matters is a 30-minute documentary that brings comedians together for an honest look and real conversations about comedy + mental health because when the cost of bringing others joy is your own joy…the cost is too high.” This is a SoulPancake production in association with Funny Or Die and Alpen Pictures. If you’re struggling,… Read More: Comedians Tackling Depression & Anxiety »

Project CommUNITY: Shining Light on Mental Health

At the beginning of this year (2019), officials in New Hampshire released a blueprint for how the state plans to address the mental health crisis for the next decade. See coverage of the 10-year plan on WMUR-TV in Manchester, New Hampshire:      https://www.wmur.com/article/new-hampshire-implements-10-year-mental-health-plan/29254050      https://www.wmur.com/article/10-year-mental-health-plan-aims-to-improve-services-in-nh/29251763 View Part 3 of the WMUR Project CommUNITY special, “Shining Light on… Read More: Project CommUNITY: Shining Light on Mental Health »