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 minds unannounced, at any time. Their repeated occurrence can make it hard to focus on daily tasks and sustain healthy

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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 Suicide Prevention Lifeline) by dialing or texting 988 or using chat services at suicidepreventionlifeline.org to connect to a trained crisis counselor. You can also

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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 cost me a six-week stay in a psychiatric hospital. When I stopped chattering, my mentor said, “Be careful. Your depression

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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 responders. While this is a critical step forward in crisis response, we still have a lot of work to do,

By |2022-09-02T09:37:17-08:00September 2nd, 2022|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on Rethinking Emergency Response to Mental Health Crises

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 lobotomies on patients. While these negative depictions may have been more realistic in the past, they do not reflect the

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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 lobotomies on patients. While these negative depictions may have been more realistic in the past, they do not reflect the

By |2022-08-15T07:22:24-08:00August 15th, 2022|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on What to Expect During an Inpatient Stay

To Improve Student Mental Health, We Need More Than Crisis Response

The mental health of today’s young people is reaching crisis levels. A recent CDC survey discovered that 37% of U.S. high school students reported regular mental health struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to The Trevor Project, 45% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the Children’s Hospital Association and

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I Didn’t Treat My Son’s Mental Illness. Now, We Both Face the Consequences.

This past Christmas, my husband gave me a journal to write down my dreams, goals and daily meditations. I filled almost every page, but I didn’t write about my dreams or goals. Instead, I wrote apologies to my son. I wrote so much that my hands needed ice packs. I dug down deep. I

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Understanding The Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness

Early warning signs often emerge at the onset or worsening of mental illness symptoms. Simply, put these warning signs are any thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that significantly impair day-to-day functioning — such as feeling excessively sad or low — and they may indicate you need help. Understandably, if you are experiencing unusual thoughts and feelings, you

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To Improve Student Mental Health, We Need More Than Crisis Response

The mental health of today’s young people is reaching crisis levels. A recent CDC survey discovered that 37% of U.S. high school students reported regular mental health struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to The Trevor Project, 45% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the Children’s Hospital Association and

By |2022-07-27T08:14:14-08:00July 27th, 2022|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on To Improve Student Mental Health, We Need More Than Crisis Response
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