Dec 30, 2022 | Depression, Mental Health
It may be normal to feel a little down during the colder months, but it can be serious for some. Seasonal depression can affect your daily life, including how you feel, think, and act. Thankfully, there are treatments available. But first, it’s important to understand...
Aug 11, 2022 | Anxiety, Mental Health
Almost every teen at some point has been anxious before, whether it’s for an exam, a speech, a basketball game, a competition, or even a date; these are normal activities that teens react to. However, for some teens, anxiety is greater than that. Having an anxiety...
Jul 29, 2022 | Mental Health
As of July 16, 2022, the 988 mental health hotline is finally here. With this new number those experiencing a mental health crisis can call or text 988—the new suicide and crisis lifeline—to reach support. This easy-to-remember number may be new, but it’s a...
Jun 15, 2022 | Mental Health
The number of youths struggling with mental illness is on the rise with a 1.24% increase in youth who have experienced a major depressive episode in the past year. In many cases, youth do not have access to the care that they need nor understand the extent of their...
Apr 27, 2022 | Addiction, Mental Health
Did you know that over 150 people die every day from overdoses related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl? These reports of a fentanyl overdose may be shocking, and you might be asking yourself, why is fentanyl causing so many deaths? We hope to give some clarity as...
Apr 14, 2022 | Mental Health, Wellness
According to the CDC, about 1 in 3 adults in the United States are not getting enough sleep every day which could lead to sleep deprivation. Sleep is important to the human body, just as eating and breathing are, and the effects of sleep deprivation have consequences...
