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Helping a loved one cope with a loss from suicide can be difficult. You might experience a sense of helplessness, worry the subject might trigger distress, or unintentionally say the wrong things. Your desire to provide support is genuine, but you might be unsure about the right actions to take or words to offer.

The COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the youth mental health crisis, but young people’s emotional wellbeing has been declining for years. In the decade leading up to the pandemic, feelings of persistent sadness and hopelessness rose by 40% among high schoolers.

May is Mental Health Month – a moment to raise awareness of mental health, individual struggles and the need for collective actions. More than one in five women are living with mental health conditions in the U.S.  What does this tell us? Mental health challenges are more common than you think and you’re not alone. 

More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic we’ve become familiar with the obvious impact of the virus. Many people are vaccinated and boosted, and remote work and school are more common. What’s less clear is the pandemic’s long-term impact on children and adolescents.

For unhoused and housing insecure individuals, receiving adequate health care is no small task. For those who also live with mental health issues, it can be especially daunting. More than 20% of unhoused people are also experiencing mental health conditions, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

With lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, rising prices and daily triggers, stress continues to increase nationwide. If unmanaged, it can lead to acute and long-term mental health impacts like anxiety and depression.

After receiving inpatient treatment, many patients choose to step down and transition to outpatient care. Patients have likely made significant progress but need continued support before returning to their normal routines. This infographic highlights how both treatment options meet patient needs.

March is Women’s History Month – a time to honor women of the past and celebrate the contributions women make each day.

We make it a priority to celebrate others but how often do we recognize our individual achievements or even check on our well-being? With the stressors and responsibilities of daily life or busy times like Mardi Gras season, women often lack energy to invest in their own mental wellness. In fact, many women feel guilty or selfish for prioritizing themselves.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although the physical symptoms are usually the first thing people think of, emotional factors associated with the disease can also be harmful. The mind and heart may be more closely related than you think – especially for women. February is American Heart Month and the perfect time to explore the connection between heart and mental health.