Dealing with Intrusive Thoughts
“Yes, I am a prisoner of sorts, but my prison isn't the house. It's my own thoughts that lock me up!” – V.C. Andrews Intrusive thoughts are unwanted thoughts that can pop up in our
The State of Suicide Today – And Ways to Prevent It
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health, suicide or substance use crisis or emotional distress, reach out 24/7 to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National
Walking on a Tight Rope: Coping with Depression
I was on the phone with my mentor, telling him how great I was feeling — that I had made it to the “other side” of a depressive episode that had lasted years and
Rethinking Emergency Response to Mental Health Crises
Just over a week ago, the 988 Suicide and Crisis line went live. This important initiative will divert callers away from 911 and connect them to local mental health services, resources or alternative crisis
What to Expect During an Inpatient Stay
Far too many film depictions of mental health facilities suggest that inpatient stays are terrifying or abusive. As you may recall from the 1975 movie "One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest," a practitioner performs
What to Expect During an Inpatient Stay
Far too many film depictions of mental health facilities suggest that inpatient stays are terrifying or abusive. As you may recall from the 1975 movie "One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest," a practitioner performs