September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This month is intended to create conversation about suicide, raise awareness about statistics and warning signs, and promote the safety and support of those struggling with suicidality.
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When learning about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, you are likely to hear about the concept of automatic thoughts. Keep reading to learn more about what automatic thoughts are, how they can be harmful, and how to challenge or change them.
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Overall, suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. However, it is the second leading cause of death among individuals from 10-34 years old. A recent article by Khazan (2020), published in The Atlantic highlights the concerning trend of increased suicidality and substance abuse among millennials. Economic factors, the opioid epidemic, and the rise of social media all appear to contribute to the downturn of millennial mental health.
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Struggling with a mental health condition is extremely difficult. These experiences can leave individuals feeling hopeless, isolated, and confused. Moreover, family, friends, and loved ones of someone dealing with a mental health condition can also be heavily impacted. If you are close to someone struggling with a mental illness, you may be feeling overwhelmed, unsure of what you can do to help. Keep reading for some ideas of how to help support someone dealing with a mental illness.
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Motherhood--it is often seen as a whimsical experience characterized by a stress-free pregnancy, a smooth delivery, and an easy transition into the postpartum period. But how often does this picture perfect experience happen? Many times, serious bumps in the road occur. Infertility, miscarriages, hormonal shifts, mental health concerns, pregnancy complications, and life transitions can all lead to a much more stressful experience of motherhood.
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Since 1949, every May has been dedicated to raising awareness around mental health. A whole month, dedicated to increasing community awareness on the importance of mental health. But why? What makes mental health awareness so important?
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Mental illness has a long history of having a stigma attached to it. While significant progress has been made to combating the stigma, it is something that continues on and affects the number of people who seek out mental health care.
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