Self-Harm Awareness Month
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 […]
Understanding Psychiatric Emergencies
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 […]
Body Safety Conversations with Youth
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 […]
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to Become 988
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 […]
Understanding PTSD
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 […]
Understanding Self-Harming Behaviors
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 […]
Suicide and the Importance of Words
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 […]
National Minority Mental Health Month
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 […]
Understanding the Different Types of Mental Health Professionals
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 […]
Autism Awareness Month 2021
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 […]
