by lahsan | Jan 25, 2021 | Preventing Suicide, Stress & Anxiety
Everyone feels sad every now and then. And sometimes, it can be unclear whether you have depression or a different ailment. For instance, one common misconception is that depression is simply a state of mind. However, many people experience debilitating physical...
by lahsan | Dec 19, 2020 | Preventing Suicide, Stress & Anxiety
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…… Except when you have the winter blues, the pandemic has disrupted your lifestyle, and you’re feeling lonely, sad, or anxious.Even though it’s common to feel sad around the holidays, it doesn’t make it any less...
by lahsan | Nov 26, 2020 | Preventing Suicide, Stress & Anxiety
Lots of people love fall, and it’s easy to see why. Cozy sweaters, the smell of sweet cinnamon and burning firewood, and the crisp autumn air on a chilly morning all prompt us that fall is here and the pace of life is slowing down for some time.But others may start to...
by lahsan | Nov 26, 2020 | Preventing Suicide, Stress & Anxiety
You can usually tell that the holidays are coming in a few different ways… … You might see twinkle lights wrapped around a row of trees on your street. … Maybe your neighbor’s menorah recently appeared in their front window. … And if...
by lahsan | Nov 26, 2020 | Preventing Suicide, Stress & Anxiety
Take a moment and think back to the last time you went on social media. What did you see? Maybe one of your acquaintances had posted a silly group photo of her and her soccer teammates. Maybe you watched another friend doing the Blinding Lights dance challenge in his...
by lahsan | Nov 25, 2020 | Preventing Suicide, Stress & Anxiety
“You’re a teenager. That’s normal.” “It’s just a phase.” “You’ll grow out of it.” A lot of parents might pass off their teen’s symptoms of depression as a phase, or they may assume that it’s a normal part of development. After all, the majority of adults can recall...