Updated June 13, 2024 Members of the LGBTQIA+ community face unique mental health challenges related to being Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, or Asexual/Ally. Discrimination and stigmatization feature prominently in the LGBTQIA+ experience, and LGBTQIA+ members are at higher risk of ... Read More
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5 Therapies That Can Relieve Suicidal Thoughts
Suicide isn't something anyone likes to talk about. Yet it is a serious and devastating occurrence in America and throughout the world. Whether the person having these thoughts of self-harm and ending it all is you, or a loved one, family member, friend, or co-worker, suicidal ideation and behavior are a desperate cry ... Read More
Does Insurance Cover Outpatient Mental Health Care?
Outpatient treatment provides convenient access to mental health and addiction treatment services without the inconvenience of overnight stays and the added expenses of round-the-clock care. Even though the cost tends to be much less for outpatient care, it can still be difficult to cover the expense out of pocket ... Read More
Mental Health Rehab
Mental health conditions are the most common causes of disability in the U.S. and worldwide. They can also lead to more serious and potentially life-threatening issues, if left untreated. Substance abuse and addiction can develop from efforts to self-medicate symptoms; and, overdose and suicide are a tragic and ... Read More
The Mental Health Effects of Parental Separation on Children
Divorce is near the top of a list of the most stressful events a person can experience. Even in situations where ending a marriage is the best and safest option for those involved, it is a traumatic experience that can have a profound impact on many areas of the individual's life. This is especially true in children, ... Read More
How First Responder Unions Support Mental Health
There has been substantial progress in how the medical community and people in general view mental health issues. Even so, stigma and fear of stigmatization continue to be barriers. Collectively, of course, we now know that one in five people will suffer clinical depression at some point during their lives—and the ... Read More
Help for Phone Separation Anxiety and Fear of Being Offline
It happens to everyone and it can be a source of deep anxiety—they reach for their cell phone and discover their pocket is empty. If you feel lost and anxious without your cell phone, you are definitely not alone. A recent study found the widespread and almost obsessive reliance on cell phones among teens and young ... Read More
What May Be Signs of PTSD in Children?
All children experience stressful events that shape their views of themselves, others, and the world in general. In most cases, they recover quickly without ongoing mental health problems. However, sometimes, children who experience extreme stress may be affected long-term. Those who've lived through an event that ... Read More