Many psychologists are saying we may need to give ourselves a break and give grace, regarding resolutions for this year. It’s been tough and we’re experiencing more depression, anxiety and other mental and physical health issues as a result of the pandemic…
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September is National Suicide Prevention month. Usually the focus on those at risk as is appropriate; but, what if you’ve already lost someone to suicide? I’d like to address the loss experienced by those who are still living…
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The depth of pain, hopelessness, overwhelmed-ness, sadness - you name the feeling - is tragic and for some unimaginable. You don’t have to understand the pain to be able to help. You also don’t need to be a mental health professional to make a difference. Here are some ways you can help make a difference…
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We have many things in our lives that are out of our control or our sphere to manage. Choosing a few goals or setting resolutions that we genuinely value can help us gain a sense of control and help us learn to live life well…
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Almost 16 million American adults experienced at least one major depressive episode within the last 12 months. Included in the diagnostic symptoms list is; feelings of hopelessness. How do we lose hope and how do we get it or get it back?
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True Blue by Tracy Monteith, and her husband Tom (co-author), is about their discovery of clinical depression and the early symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and living life with mental illness. Tracy and Tom share their very personal experiences with vulnerability and directness…
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Time to “count your blessings” as an old hymn lyric goes, and to tell about the things you are thankful for…
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Today we have a guest blogger, Kristin. Here is her story of how suicide has affected her life…
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I, along with my family, are suicide survivors. I didn’t try to end my life. Someone in my family did. I am a suicide survivor because I am living with the loss of someone I loved…
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