What is the connection between healthy eating and mental health? Believe it or not, the food you eat can affect your mental health in many different ways. Your diet can influence your mood, energy and brain function. A balanced diet properly supports your teen’s...
Understanding self-harm in simple terms Self-harm, or self-injury, is when someone behaves in a way that intentionally hurts themselves. People who engage in self-harming behaviors might believe that it will help them cope with shame, numbness, or emotional pain. Why...
Post-holiday depression does not equal weakness or failure. It is simply your mind and body adjusting after a high-energy and high-stress time. What is post-holiday depression? Feeling blue after the holiday season is much more common than you might think. The...
What do we mean by “suicide” and “prevention?” Suicidal thoughts can happen to anyone, no matter their background or life experiences. A suicide attempt is when a person harms themselves with the intent of ending their life. Suicide is preventable. Preventing suicide...
What is complicated grief? Grief is a common and natural response to the loss of something or someone. The symptoms that come with grief are considered typical when they lessen over a year. Grief is nonlinear, but typical grief can turn into complicated grief,...
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