By Brigitte Shula, LISW March is Self-Harm Awareness Month. Self-harm or non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is the act of intentionally harming oneself without the intent to die. While NSSI places one at greater risk for suicide, it should be noted that…
Kyle Caldwell, M.Ed., LPCC-S As a mental health clinician working in the emergency department, this is the time of year where we begin seeing an increase in the number of patients coming in for psychiatric evaluations. Many of our patients are…
By Tara Dale, LISW-S Throughout the year, kids will engage in a variety of activities and interact with many different people through home, school and other extracurricular and community activities. While managing a busy family schedule, it’s important for caregivers to…
By Regina Vogt, LISW-S Beginning on July 16, 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) will transition to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The original phone number will remain active. Anyone in the United States experiencing a mental health crisis…
Kyle Caldwell, M.Ed, LPCC-S The month of June is PTSD Awareness Month, and below I would like to share some helpful information regarding what trauma is and what kind of treatments are available. Trauma can truly affect people, directly or indirectly,…
Kyle Caldwell, M.Ed, LPCC-S Since March is Self-Harm Awareness month, I believe it would be beneficial to take time to discuss this issue as it relates to teenagers. I often see adolescents come in to the Emergency Department with concerns of…
By Regina Vogt, LISW-S September is Suicide Awareness Month. Fortunately, the stigma surrounding suicide and mental illness has decreased over the years as many public figures have begun speaking openly about their mental health struggles. It is important to check…
By, Regina Vogt, LISW-S July is National Minority Mental Health month. People belonging to racial and ethnic minority groups are less likely to have access to mental health services and are more likely to receive poor quality care for mental health,…
Kyle Caldwell, M.Ed., LPCC-S Since the month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month, it would seem fitting to spend some time talking about the various types of mental health professionals, how they can help you, and how you can…
Tara Dale, LISW-S April is Autism Awareness Month, so we wanted to share some guidance for supporting loved ones with Autism and resources for additional guidance for caregivers. Autism (also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder) is a complex developmental disability…