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Are You Worried About Your Child’s Mental Health?

Are You Worried About Your Child’s Mental Health?

The mental health of children in the United States is declining, and many parents are worried and unsure of how to help their children. They might see their child struggling with anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, and they don’t know what to do.

Are you experiencing a mental health crisis?

Are you experiencing a mental health crisis?

It’s common to struggle with your mental health at some point in your life. If you’re experiencing any of these signs, know that help is available, and you don’t have to go through this alone.

Ask a Social Worker: My Boss is a Bully

Ask a Social Worker: My Boss is a Bully

My boss has become very demanding. His behavior was a little controlling before the pandemic but now that we work mainly at home it has gotten worse. I love my job and coworkers and need the paycheck but what can I do?

How to Cope with Race-Based Stress

How to Cope with Race-Based Stress

Systemic racism, social injustice, oppression, voter suppression and police brutality have negatively impacted the mental health of people who are Black and other races for generations.

Self-Care and Mindfulness in Trying Times

Self-Care and Mindfulness in Trying Times

Self-care, when practiced daily, can improve the health of individuals, families and communities. What is self-care, and how do we fit it into an already busy life? Self-care falls into several categories: Self-care at work enable a person to work at a consistently...

Preparing Your Family for a Pandemic

Preparing Your Family for a Pandemic

In addition to preparing physically, families can prepare for extended physical distancing efforts.  This can be the most challenging of all.  It will require engagement of the family at many levels.

Staying mentally healthy during a pandemic

Staying mentally healthy during a pandemic

We are psychologically vulnerable to the grim news of mounting death tolls around the world, in our cities, and towns. Years ago, I would have been trembling in my skin with each breaking news report, thinking the world was coming to end — but not anymore.

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Are You Grieving After Losing a Loved One to Suicide?

Are You Grieving After Losing a Loved One to Suicide?

The death of a loved one is difficult; losing someone to suicide can be especially challenging. If you are a survivor of suicide loss, you may be experiencing a range of emotions, including shock, disbelief, anger, guilt, and sadness. You may also have difficulty...

Are You Worried About Your Child’s Mental Health?

Are You Worried About Your Child’s Mental Health?

The mental health of children in the United States is declining, and many parents are worried and unsure of how to help their children. They might see their child struggling with anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, and they don't know what to do....

5 Ways to Support LGBTQIA2S Youth

5 Ways to Support LGBTQIA2S Youth

According to a study by the Trevor Project, LGBTQIA2S+ youth are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts than their cisgender and heterosexual peers. They are also more likely to drop out of school, experience homelessness, and be victims...