Give to Prevent Suicide

Giving Tuesday is the perfect day to do some good. Our many partners work hard to make an impact by developing programs and spreading knowledge about suicide prevention and good mental health practices. Please help our partners with a donation...

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How to Help Someone You Love with Depression

Depression affects more than 16 million Americans each year and can be debilitating. You can help others who have depression by following these nine support tips. When someone you love is struggling with depression, it can be emotionally difficult and...

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Building a Life of Balance

Finding balance in your life may sometimes feel like an impossible task. You may have work commitments, family obligations, and what about your personal goals? However, balance is necessary to manage life’s stresses. Otherwise you may find aspects of your...

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Social Comparison and Body Image in Children

Social comparison is a fundamental aspect of human nature, and it begins early in childhood. Children are exposed to a wide array of influences that shape their self-perception, including how they view their bodies. The relationship between social comparison and...

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Teaching Your Child How to Make Friends

Whether a large group or close-knit few, having a circle of friends is crucial in life. For children it is especially important as they learn social skills and navigate interactions with people outside of their family. Feeling like they belong...

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Early Warning Signs and Suicide Prevention

Suicide is a crisis that isn’t limited by age, location, economic standing, or financial success. The crushing truth is that intrusive suicidal thoughts can be lurking in anyone’s mind, and oftentimes it’s difficult to identify. Sadly millions of people each...

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8 Tips for How to Find Balance in Life

Finding balance in your life may sometimes feel like an impossible task. You may have work commitments, family obligations, and what about your personal goals? 1. Acknowledge Your Needs Be honest with yourself and put your needs first. Only you...

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Calm Room Grant Awards

Calm Room Grant AwardsCook Center Awards Grants to Calm Rooms in 16 States and 24 DistrictsWe have awarded grants to the following schools. We are excited to support them as they implement resources and solutions to support the mental health...

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Influencer for Good

The Cook Center for Human Connection has given its first Influencer for Good Award to Ashley Rose Reeves for her ongoing work that positively impacts communities and families.  Ashley is best known on social media for her brand of positive...

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A Bold Plan to Enhance Mental and Behavioral Health

Intermountain Healthcare and Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital are launching a bold plan to enhance mental and behavioral health services for children and teens in crisis throughout the Intermountain West. This effort has inspired an extraordinary $10 million gift to Intermountain...

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