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 A Brighter Day | 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,...
by lahsan | Dec 27, 2022 | Blog, Podcasts
Our Founder and President, Elliot Kallen, is featured on NPR’s The Spark to discuss teen depression and ways to help those experiencing it. Listen to the podcast below and click the forward button to share with family and friends. You can also catch the podcast...
by lahsan | Dec 27, 2022 | Blog
While social media can help build relationships, encourage connection, offer support, motivate young people, and spark one’s creative side, it can have negative implications if misused. Social Media Self-Perception vs. Reality There is no question that social media...