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We’re Basically All Struggling With Mental Health Right Now—Let’s Normalize It
It’s pretty much impossible to think about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on our day-to-day lives, or that of systemic racism against Black people in the United States, without touching on mental health.
Read ArticleChris Cornell’s Daughter Launches ‘Mind Wide Open’ Mental Health TV Series
Chris Cornell’s daughter Lily Cornell Silver will take part in a new IGTV series focusing on mental health called Mind…
Read ArticleMental Health Awareness Month Finds Americans Severely Impacted by the Pandemic
With the COVID-19 crisis still sweeping across the US and affecting communities, its ramifications have inevitably extended to mental health and caused a surge in psychological distress.
Read ArticleSuicide, Overdose Deaths: Coronavirus Will Have Indirect Fatalities
The direct impact of the coronavirus has been extensive, costing nearly 2,400 lives and impacting families across the country. Those are not the only fatalities…
Read ArticleNotification of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth Remote Communications During the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for enforcing certain regulations issued under the Health…
Read ArticleIn An Era Of Quarantine, Crisis Hotlines Face Growing – And Urgent – Demand
The coronavirus pandemic has led to a big spike in calls to mental health and suicide prevention hotlines.
Read ArticleMarch is Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Awareness Month
March 1st marked the launch of Self-Injury Awareness Month, an initiative created to educate the public about nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI),…
Read ArticleArizona Mayor Doug Ducey Signs Mental Health Legislation Into Law In Arizona
Arizona lawmakers and Gov. Doug Ducey on Tuesday approved legislation aimed at preventing teenage suicides and requiring insurance companies to pay for mental health…
Read ArticleWe Lost Our Son to Suicide. Here’s How We Survived.
I tried many of the supports available to help parents heal, like therapy, support groups, exercise and finding a way to honor our son’s memory.
Read ArticleAdvice For Parents Of Kids With Mental Health Challenges: Don’t look away
If you notice an unusual change in your child’s behavior that you suspect may be linked to their mental health, the worst thing you can do is brush those concerns under the rug.
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