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 | 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...
by CLeeDesigns | Jan 18, 2023 | Blog, Preventing Suicide
During the month of January, we at A Brighter Day, along with many others, choose to celebrate Mental Wellness Month. Mental Wellness Month is focused on recognizing the importance of attending to our mental health vs. mental wellness, seeing the vast prevalence of...
by lahsan | Jan 10, 2023 | Blog, Letter From Elliot, Preventing Suicide
First off, Happy New Year. We all wish for a healthy and happy 2023 for our teens. Most people think that the Christmas Season is the worst season for suicide. Actually, it is the beginning of the year. The isolation and sadness created by exacerbated teen depression,...