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 and have a support...
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 year die...
A Look at the Latest Suicide Data and Change Over the Last Decade
We are focused on being a resource about mental health. This article talks about a troubling trend that has started to happen over the past decade: a consistent increase in suicide rates. This trajectory raises a lot concerns about the mental health of teens and...
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 can fully see what...
A Back to School Mental Health Checklist for School Leaders
Summer is almost over the moment it begins, so for school administrators it’s never too early to get ready for back-to-school. As school systems all over the country prepare for students to return to the classroom, it’s more important than ever to make sure everyone...
Helping Schools and Districts Address Mental Health Crisis among their Students
In October, about 70 school and district leaders from around the country gathered in Utah for a mental health summit. More than once during the three-day conference, administrators had to break away to deal with mental health emergencies in their districts. It...
Why Schools can be a wealth of resources for parents to meet students’ mental health needs
Engaging with our children in mental health conversations more deeply, both at home and in school. If we want to help children during this ongoing student mental health crisis, families need resources that are private, on-demand, accessible at home — and which make it...
Apply Internal Sunscreen to Stay Mentally Healthy
Here Comes Summer As we approach the summer months, it’s important to remember that just as we take measures to protect our skin from the sun’s harmful rays, we should also prioritize protecting our mental health. Parents play a crucial role in not only maintaining...