"How are your parents?"
My journey to find my place after a suicide and how support from strangers might be the best medicine After my brother died by suicide in...
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- Sep 3
- 5 min
Race-based trauma: Regaining control through knowledge
Talking about race and trauma combines cultural, historical, political, subjective, and objective aspects that make it difficult for...
- Sep 3
- 4 min
Breaking the silence: Why we need to talk about suicide
How much of a problem is suicide in our society? While most would agree that it is an issue, it’s difficult to truly understand the scale...
- Sep 2
- 8 min
When to Be Concerned: Signs of Mental Health Conditions in Children and Teenagers
The expert insights in this article are provided by Joyce Bartz, LCSW, Retired Assistant Superintendent for Special Services of...
- Sep 2
- 4 min
Tips, identifiers, and support for summer-time SAD and post-vacation blues
When we think of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), we often associate it with the so-called winter blues. Colder days, longer nights,...
- Sep 2
- 4 min
Suffering from Caregiver Syndrome? It’s time to take care of yourself
In Illinois alone, there are an estimated 1.5 million family caregivers who, when combined, dedicate 1.4 million hours a year to caring...
- Sep 2
- 4 min
988 - What’s your mental health emergency?
When we experience an emergency situation and require assistance, our minds often jump to three numbers: 911. However, if the emergency...
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