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 ekallen | Mar 6, 2023 | Letter From Elliot
Every day, whether through face-to-face interactions or podcast conversations, I have the privilege of speaking to hundreds, even thousands, of adults about the reason A Brighter Day Charity exists and the positive impact we are having on families. Our resources on...
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 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...