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Four Signs a Friend Needs Mental Health Support

December 17, 2024  |  friends, Mental illness

It’s not always easy to tell when someone you care about is struggling with their mental health. Close friends and family members may not directly ask you for help — but they may exhibit changes and

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Holiday Mental Health
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Making the Holidays Easier on Mental Health

December 10, 2024  |  holidays, mental health

3 Tips to Make the Holidays Easier on Your Mental Health The holidays can be challenging for our mental health, for many reasons. Maybe you’re feeling the weight of financial stress — stretching to cover the cost

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Coping with Grief During the Holiday Season

November 25, 2024  |  coping, grief, holidays, mental health

The holiday season is often seen as a time for joy and celebration. But for those grieving, this time of year can be emotionally overwhelming. Whether it’s the first holiday without a loved one or many years since

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National Rural Health Day

National Rural Health Day: Empowering Rural Resilience

November 21, 2024  |  mental health, rural mental health

NOTE: Today we are sharing a blog from SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration By: Jalima Caulker, Jennifer Salach, National Mental Health and Substance Use Policy

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Veterans & Suicide: Breaking the Stigma Can Save Lives

November 12, 2024  |  Suicide prevention, Veterans Day

This November, we recognize Veterans Day, honoring the service and sacrifice of American veterans of all wars. It’s also an opportunity to recognize the unique challenges veterans face. For far too many of our

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Suicide Prevention

Know the Signs, Stop the Stigma

October 25, 2024  |  Prevention, Suicide prevention

Talking about mental health has been normalized in recent years, yet one important topic that’s still difficult for many people to discuss is suicide. The negative stigma surrounding suicide stands in the way of

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