Talking about suicide and about what it would be like if they were gone. “When I’m gone…” “What would it be like if I wasn’t around?” Expressing feelings of worthlessness. “I’m no good to anybody.” “It would be easier for you if I wasn’t here.” “No one cares about me.” “I wish I was never …
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When someone thinks of burnout, they may think about negative or overwhelmed feelings towards their jobs. The feelings associated with burnout can affect someone in any aspect of their life. A lot of people associate burnout with work/life balance . Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cases of burnout have increased 30% in 2020. Burnout is …
Written by: Vanessa Ebonni, Veterans Case Manager In 2014, 20 veterans died by suicide each day, which is why it is very important for mental healthcare service providers to be trained on the common mental illnesses of veterans and how best to assist them. One of the most important steps mental health providers can take …
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What exactly does the word gender mean? The term gender identity is often used interchangeably with the term biological sex. These two terms may be used interchangeably, but they are very different. Sex is a biological term used by doctors when a child is born. Gender is so much deeper than a person’s biological sex …
Childhood is extremely important for a person’s development and will have a lasting impact on a child’s adulthood. What happens during the first 17-18 years of a person’s life leaves a map of what their future may look like. During this time, children experience very little control of the world around them. Most of the …
Supporting a community does not necessarily mean that you must be a member of it, and this is true for the LGBTQ+ community. Being an ally and showing support goes a long way in creating a positive environment for everyone in the LGBTQ+ community. Due to discrimination and micro-aggressions, many members of the LGBTQ+ community …
Written by: Abby Chamberlin, Mobile Response Care Coordination Team Member In the United States, some federal, state, and local laws have been enacted that offer protections against discrimination on the basis of gender identity as well as sexual orientation. However, despite these laws, LGBTQ+ people are often discriminated against in a variety of settings in …
The LGBTQ+ community includes over 11 million people living in the United States. Being LGBTQ+ does not mean that a person is suffering from a mental illness, it means that they either identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, or another sexual identity. Due to many factors including, homophobia, transphobia, and societal stigma, members …
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Deciding to begin attending therapy for any mental health or substance use issue is a big step in any recovery. The first visit with a therapist, or any healthcare provider, can feel scary, stressful, and overwhelming. Navigating all the paperwork and questions can also feel extremely stressful. As with most new events, it can be …
Anxiety is a common mental health issue in teens and adults. Life experiences that may cause above average stress can trigger symptoms of anxiety, such as an important exam, job interview, big meeting, or public speaking. Having stress during those situations is perfectly common, and sometimes those big events can trigger anxiety and it will …
