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March 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.
Read ArticleMeghan And Harry Just Did A #BellLetsTalk Post
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle seem to be enjoying their time in Canada and are participating in one of our country’s most widespread social media campaigns…
Read ArticleJoker Director Didn’t Realize How His Movie Would Touch People Regarding Mental Health Issues
Has any other 2019 movie been more buzzy than Joker? The intimate drama inspired by the famed comic book villain broke massive records at the box office and became the highest…
Read ArticleIt’s Okay To Grieve Kobe: How To Help Your Kids Cope With the Death Of A Celeb They Love
The sudden death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant and eight others on a helicopter last Sunday shocked the world. We’ve had days of seeing grown men cry on national television…
Read ArticleSuicides Among Police Officers Higher Than Line Of Duty Deaths
In the last two years, there have been more suicides among police officers than line of duty deaths. That’s according…
Read ArticleJustin Bieber Says He Shouldn’t ‘Be Alive’ While Holding Back Tears at Album Listening Party
An emotional night. Justin Bieber teared up while reflecting on his battle with depression at a listening party for his as-yet-untitled fifth studio album on Thursday, January 23.
Read ArticleMeghan and Harry’s Decision Shows The Importance Of Looking After Your Mental Health, Even When It Defies Expectations
With the threat of war between the United States and Iran looming in the headlines, it could be expected that people would focus solely on this.
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