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Taking Community Suicide Prevention to the Next Level
Building a suicide prevention program is a complex — and likely emotional — challenge. -
Losing a Client to Suicide: Navigating the Aftermath as a Therapist
I was recently inducted into a club I never wanted to be a part of — I call it the “Therapist’s Worst Nightmare Club.” -
Caring for Those Who Care for Us: Physician Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Physician suicide is a topic historically shrouded in stigma and secrecy. If you’re a physician, it’s time to talk about it. -
Why Self Care Is Crucial for Mental Health Care Professionals
Sometimes, we catch ourselves asking how we can be in the position to help others while facing our own struggles.
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6 Ways You Can Help a Loved One on Their Healing Journey
Unfortunately, there are no foolproof guidelines for helping your loved one on their journey towards recovery. However, you can connect to your intentions, convey compassion and maintain your own self-care while empowering your loved one regardless of where they are in their healing journey.
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Reflections on Medicine, Shame and Stigma
NAMI's medical director shares his experience with stigma around suicide in his personal life and in the psychiatric community. -
A Therapist’s Journey: Learning the Art of Self-Soothing
"People want one solution to feel better: one medication, one single action to solve all their problems. The fact is, that’s not how life works. We have to try all kinds of solutions; some will work, some won’t, and some might for a period of time and then stop." -
Is It a Mental Health Problem? Or Just Puberty?
Most parents experience at least some moments of concern for their children’s mental health during the puberty ages of 11 to 14. But, should you? -
What To Do if Your Workplace is Anxiety-Inducing
Workplace anxiety happens to everyone. But for those who experience it regularly, it’s not something you should push aside or ignore. Work is important, but it’s not worth your mental health. -
Writing Tips that Can Reduce Symptoms
For someone with mental illness, taking time to write expressively can be very helpful to your well-being. Here are a few tips to help you get started.