While witnessing and living with the grim reality of their peers getting caught in the line of gunfire, Durham’s young people are hurting, and they are asking the community for mental health tools to help them process the impact of gun violence. “It can break a per...
I have previously discussed thenegative impact of involving mental illness in politics.Every timemental illness is linked to acts of violenceby the media or politicians, the highly charged emotions of the moment can impact those with mental illness and their families. When "mental illness" is so ...
Levine:I think it does get lost, and certainly the isolation experience was really challenging. But this was a global pandemic the likes of which we haven't seen in 100 years. It was, of course, going to have a serious impact on the health and mental health of our nation and the worl...
Brooklyn Park's police chief was the first in Hennepin County to petition the court for a protection order. In a court filing Jan. 11, investigators sought permission to retain possession of a firearm from a man who they said attempted suicide and fired gunshots in his apartment building. "...
Understanding domestic violence: It’s not your fault Whether you’re experiencing physical, emotional, mental, financial, or spiritual abuse, you’re not alone; theabuse is not your fault. It can be confusing to understand that someone you love or trust continues to harm you. Knowing that a...
1. “Trauma does not have to occur by abuse alone…”― Asa Don Brown 2. “Childhood traumadoes not come in one single package.”― Asa Don Brown 3. “A great loss brings up an emotional storm that opens up a hidden reservoir of childhood pain”― Pete Walker ...
Sandy Hook Promise to support those affected by gun violence OUT Foundation to support LGBTQ+ athletes Updates on how BetterHelp continues its community support are available on itssocial impact page. Takeaway A vital mission of BetterHelp is to support individual well-being—as well as that of th...
It's easy to feel overwhelmed when your child faces learning difficulties. You may see them struggle with reading, math, or even social interactions and worry about their future. But let's be clear: having a learning disability does not doom anyone to a life of failure. Children with learni...
Licensed Mental Health Counselor | Founder and CEO,Elevate Counseling Services You need a change in perspective and reframe your thoughts You can stop being critical of others when you stop“scanning the environment for what is wrong and start scanning the environment for what is right.” ...
This debate is increasingly important in today’s society because of the recent gun control debates in response to recent mass shootings -- is it the guns that spark violence, an outside force, or nothing at all? Due to the desensitization that occurs, the encouragement and rewards that video...