Addressing Depression in Memory of Grayson Murray
Last weekend, PGA Tour golfer Grayson Murray took his own life, succumbing to the pressures of depression. He had been battling this and other demons for years, and his family […]
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Yes, the CDC saw a 51 percent increase in suicide attempts by adolescent girls during the pandemic. Yes, emergency department mental health visits were up 31 percent among adolescents during […]
Schools and Life are Re-Opening: Talk With Your Teen
I received three phone calls in the last two weeks from parents whose teen recently took their own life… suicide. As you can imagine, the parents are messes with thousands […]
I Love My Family to Death
Valentine’s Day in Quarantine? Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14. It’s the day we show our love to our spouses, our boyfriends and girlfriends, our moms, and grandmothers. Some […]
Reducing the Risk of Teen Suicide (for Parents)
Suicide is the act of intentionally taking your own life. Sadly, it’s among the leading causes of death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and […]