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 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,...
by ekallen | Nov 11, 2022 | Blog, Letter From Elliot
You may think that Veterans Day or the U.S. armed forces have nothing in common with your teen, but you’d be very wrong. The only group with more total suicides annually than today’s teens and young adults are our veterans. And many for the same reason…hopelessness....
by lahsan | Oct 17, 2022 | Blog, Preventing Suicide
What is Mental Health Screening? A mental health screening is an exam of your emotional health. It helps find out if you have a mental disorder. Mental illnesses are more common than people think! They affect more than half of all Americans at some point in their...
by A Brighter Day | Oct 4, 2022 | Blog, Preventing Suicide, Stress & Anxiety
October is now here and we are quickly approaching the end of the year! With Fall and Winter upon us, the weather is getting colder and the days are getting shorter. While there are many people who love the changing of seasons, there are also those whose mental...