Articles to Support Your Health and Well-being
What are the five stages of grief? We describe each, and how to find support through the grieving process.
Watch the video to see how reaching out to 988 can offer support and relief for those feeling overwhelmed.
When is drinking a problem? Two drinks...three...four? More?
Drinking too much can take a serious toll on your health. Here’s how.
Understanding Therapy – Article 3
Watch Calvin’s inspiring journey from despair to hope as he leads vital mental health support in the video.
The pain is excruciating. Piercing. Throbbing. Persistent. And that’s just the physical part of it. Your emotions are just as intense.
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After a difficult day, the idea of sitting down with a glass of wine sounds like the perfect thing to do, or is it?
"I don't know what the big deal was, I was still fine to drive...", "I thought it wouldn't tempt me, being around it..."
This short video explores the challenging topic of substance use & abuse & the effective treatment options for a substance use disorder.
No amount of alcohol is safe for pregnant women to drink. Alcohol can disrupt fetal development at any stage during a pregnancy – including at the earliest stages and before a woman knows she is pregnant.
Reaching out for help with suicidal thoughts can lead to healing. Understanding how to get support is the first step towards a brighter, hopeful future.
A lack of resiliency to adverse, stressful, or exciting situations can be indicative of a mental health condition.
Alcohol-related problems — which result from drinking too much, too fast, or too often — are among the most significant public health issues.
Everyone has a bad habit they can’t shake. Finger biting, saying the word “like” in every sentence. Or can you?
Change something you do daily
Watch the video to learn how your support can be a lifeline for someone in need.
Engaging someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts with empathy and understanding can be crucial in helping them find the support they need.
Do you drink too much? Watch out for these signs
How do you know if you're engaging in harmless or harmful gambling?
Research shows not everyone needs therapy — but everyone needs some form of mental health support.
Telehealth can help make mental health services easier and more convenient to access and provide.
Got 60 seconds? Take a mental health minute to learn about stress and anxiety in adolescents.
Stop the Stigma
Seeking help for your mental health is brave
Watch the video to discover powerful ways to prevent suicide and offer hope—your awareness and action can save lives and make a real difference.
Challenging the stigma associated with mental illness takes understanding, education, and a closer look at our own attitudes toward health.
Various treatments and therapies offer hope for those struggling with suicidal thoughts, helping them find healing and a path to a brighter future.
Understanding Therapy – Article 5
THE BENEFITS OF TALK-BASED THERAPY
Problem drinking that becomes severe is given the medical diagnosis of “alcohol use disorder” or AUD. AUD is a chronic relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive alcohol use, loss of control over alcohol intake, and a negative emotional state when not using.
Quitting Smoking: Are You Concerned About Withdrawal?
Changing your psychological addiction to smoking is as important as changing your physical addiction. Changing your thinking is a key to success.
There are many products that can help reduce your craving for nicotine and increase your chances of successfully quitting smoking. These products use various forms of nicotine delivery to replace the nicotine you obtain from smoking.
Maybe you aren’t ready to quit smoking altogether, but have you tried to cut back a bit? Try cutting back a bit. Small steps can lead to big changes.
The more specific your reasons to quit smoking, and the stronger your commitment, the more likely you will be to succeed.
If you’ve been a life-long smoker, you might wonder if quitting is even worth it. Maybe the fear of nicotine withdrawal or the cravings prevent you from the whole idea of quitting, or maybe you have tried to quit before.
When you know the specific triggers for your smoking you can create a plan to deal with these triggers.
Weighing the costs and benefits of smoking may help you decide whether or not to quit, and whether or not this is the time to try.
Understanding warning signs and risk factors of suicide empowers us to offer timely support and create a positive impact on those in need.
What is the stigma of mental health conditions and substance use? Why is it important to break it?
Resilience means being able to adapt to life's misfortunes and setbacks. Test your resilience level and get tips to build your own resilience.
Try these tips and resources to Build Resiliency
How does therapy help with mental health problems?
Small acts of kindness matter. Listen, reach out, suggest help, educate, connect, and advocate for mental health.
Understanding Therapy – Article 4
Mental Health Misconceptions
Why it’s essential to reach out
Know the signs to protect yourself and others.
Every life is valuable. Reach out, seek support, and remember: there's hope and help available.
Know what the signs are - look out for those who need us most
Support young people with suicidal thoughts by listening empathetically, encouraging professional help, staying connected, and promoting healthy coping.
Terry Fox’s journey from cancer survivor to "Marathon of Hope" runner shows that even in darkness, hope and perseverance can inspire and make a difference.
Everyone copes with grief differently, and some people are able to remain resilient, with little to no impact on psychological functioning.
Suicide impacts individuals and communities profoundly. Understanding this helps us foster empathy and support, building a more connected and caring society.
Suicide’s impact extends beyond the individual, affecting families, communities, and society. Recognizing this can inspire collective compassion and change.
Avail - The creation of To-Do list feature can help you in many ways.
It’s not just about alcoholism and drugs
According to the APA, there are five main categories of psychotherapy or talk therapy. (American Psychological Association)
Understanding Therapy – Article 2
Every person has the power to contribute to suicide prevention. Simple acts of kindness and support can help save lives and create a more caring world.
How great will it be when you quit smoking? Can you visualize what it will be like?
How can I cope with grieving a loss?
If you’ve been a long-term smoker, you may think “the damage is already done. So why bother quitting now?”. Wrong!
Understanding Therapy – Article 1
A therapist can help pinpoint core issues, triggers, negative or harmful patterns of behavior, and more to aid in treatment of a problem.
Talk therapy, also called psychotherapy, is the process by which a person attends sessions with a therapist to talk through their experiences
How to figure out if you need help with your Mental Health
IS IT TIME TO SEE A THERAPIST? PROBABLY!
Talking about mental health breaks stigma and opens doors to hope.
