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 »
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 »
(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/current-events/the-lifeline-and-988/ 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 »
California just implemented the strongest mental healthcare law in the entire United States. At a time when anxiety, depression, loneliness, and PTSD are on the rise, such legislation is urgent. However, health insurance companies remain intent on raking in profits without doling out help, constantly putting greed above the health of people who pay for… Read More »
“To better understand the ramifications of the global pandemic on the hearts and minds of humans everywhere,” Doctor Mike speaks with Dr. Ali Mattu and Dr. Tarun Dua in this 21-minute video for both healthcare professionals and the general public. “COVID-19’s impact on the globe can’t be understated and, while the vaccine has dramatically reduced… Read More »
New docu-series featuring honest discussions about mental and emotional health, including trauma, abuse, and depression, plus where and how we go from here… No one needs to heal alone. By caring for each other, communities shape a powerful route to sustainable recovery. The road to recovery is not a straight line. Challenges are inevitable; hope… Read More »
Emotionally healthy people still feel stress, anger, and sadness, but they know how to manage their negative feelings. In this video, we share 7 ways you can detox your emotional well being.
Recognize some of the habits that may destroy your emotional wellbeing.
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, reminds us, “One call can save a life. But when a person in a mental health crisis has to find a local phone number or a ten-digit Lifeline number, precious minutes—and even the resolve to get help—can be lost.” That’s why NAMI and others are advocating for an… Read More »
During the COVID-19 crisis, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), a nonpartisan organization, is asking the public to support their effort to convince the U.S. Senate to take four actions.