by lahsan | Mar 22, 2023 | Blog, Preventing Suicide, Stress & Anxiety
The teenage years are a time of significant changes and development, not just physically, but also mentally and emotionally. As teens navigate the complexities of growing up, it’s crucial to understand the connection between the mind and body. While physical and...
by lahsan | Mar 8, 2023 | Blog, Preventing Suicide
*Content/Trigger Warning: This article discusses self-harm, injury, and violence. Experiencing an overwhelming amount of emotions from mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety leads some people to harm themselves, also known as “self-harm.” While everyone...
by Shaina | Feb 22, 2023 | Blog, Preventing Suicide
While kindness is a term most of us have heard and used before, we rarely connect the benefits of being kind to improving our mental health and wellness. Many studies have shown that kindness has been linked to increased well-being and has positive effects on...
by lahsan | Feb 7, 2023 | Blog
What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is defined as your subjective sense of overall personal worth or value. Having a healthy amount of self-esteem can benefit your mental well-being, your motivation, resilience, and more! Having too little or too much self-esteem can be...
by ekallen | Feb 6, 2023 | Blog, Letter From Elliot, Relationships, Stress & Anxiety
February and Valentine’s Day usually represent a time of love and everything associated with love. Romance, flowers, jewelry, fine food, and chocolates – these are all good!For your teen, however, this could be a time of feeling isolated, unloved, alone, and just not...
by lahsan | Jan 18, 2023 | Blog, Preventing Suicide, Relationships
What does the word “mentor” mean? If you have attended school, played a sport, or were involved in any type of activities that involved a group of people, you have likely heard of the term “mentor.” What does the word “mentor” mean? A mentor is someone who can...