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For many, talking about suicide can be scary, challenging, or uncomfortable. People worry that by talking about suicide with someone they are concerned about, they may be suggesting suicide to them for the first time. In most cases, this is not true. If you are concerned about a loved one's behavior, ask them gently about what's … Continue reading How To Talk About Suicide

During Suicide Awareness Month, I usually like to bring up issues that pertain to today’s youth. This year, I’d like to raise awareness about the connection between suicidal ideation and bullying. According to one study, youth who experience regular bullying are 2 to 9 times more likely to consider suicide than their peers who do … Continue reading The Connection Between Bullying and Suicide

A crisis hotline could be the step that empowers you to lead the life you want. Calling or chatting on a text line for emotional support and validation that you need is a form of self-love that is powerful and courageous. Let's erase some of the mystery surrounding crisis lines.  988 Crisis and Suicide Lifeline … Continue reading Suicide Awareness: How to Use a Crisis Line

Suicide is a topic that many people dislike talking about, but with suicide being the second leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2021 among ages 10-14 and 20-34 it is a topic that needs to be discussed more openly. It is impossible to know what is fully going on in other person’s head, … Continue reading Suicide Awareness and Prevention

No parent wants to think about their child being a victim of sexual abuse. However, current data shows it’s more common than we often think. According to the CDC, about 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys will experience childhood sexual abuse. It may be uncomfortable to think about and even more uncomfortable … Continue reading Preventative Factors Against Childhood Sexual Abuse

The definition of consent has been in development over the past few decades as sexual assault awareness, and prevention has been on the rise. This movement's most commonly known slogan is "no means no." Although, in recent years, universities have been moving on from this slogan to a new one: "Yes means yes." "No means … Continue reading “Yes means yes” vs. “No means no”

The existential crisis of ages past, present, and to come is that we are assuredly those who will face tragedy and death. We experience grief when we lose loved ones, family members, lovers, friends, and anyone we connect with. We also experience grief because of trauma, relationships gone awry, life transitions, and in a variety … Continue reading Moving Through The Waves Of Grief

Trauma has many signs and symptoms, but lately, the concept of dissociation is getting more buzz. As often happens with mental health issues, there is a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding. Misconceptions can get confusing! So, what exactly is it? And when should you be concerned about it? Let’s break it down and hopefully gain … Continue reading Understanding Dissociation

Trauma can have many effects on the mind and body. Unfortunately, not everyone has access to resources and support for individuals and communities in times of crisis. While reading this blog, we encourage you to go as slow as you need to and to pay attention to any sensations you experience as you engage with … Continue reading How Trauma Causes Fragmentation

Mental Health Disorders are more common than previously thought. About half of all people in the United States will be diagnosed with a mental disorder at some point in their lifetime. Conversely, millions more will remain undiagnosed due to shame, fear, or lack of access to mental health resources. The 2020 Pandemic exacerbated a preexisting shortage of mental health … Continue reading Mental Health: Facts and Myths