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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.

Returning to school can be thrilling and stressful. For some children, it can be a source of anxiety. From the challenge of being away from parents to making new friends or having new teachers, this time can be disorienting. Anxiety often intensifies during periods of change or transition, such as starting middle school, high school or a new school altogether.

High-quality mental health treatment isn’t confined to hospitals or therapist offices. In fact, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) offer the convenience of continued healing with the comfort of current living arrangements.

Research shows Black, Hispanic and Asian Americans experienced the largest increase in mental health issues during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic but members of these communities were less likely to receive mental health care than white people. There are a several unique barriers to care that often make receiving quality behavioral health treatment more difficult for people of color.

LGBTQ adults are more than twice as likely to experience a mental health condition than heterosexual adults and transgender individuals are four times as likely. LGBTQ people often face discrimination, hurtful stereotypes harassment and violence, which can negatively impact mental health.

More than six million men are affected by depression every year. While mental illness impacts both men and women, men are less likely to seek treatment due to social norms, reluctance to talk and downplaying symptoms. June is Men’s Health Month and an opportunity to raise awareness of health challenges affecting men, while encouraging them…

Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, 1.6 million Americans attempted suicide in 2022. It’s the second leading cause of death for people ages 25-34, and more than one-third of people who died by suicide in 2022 were age 55 and older. It’s important to be vigilant about signs…

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.

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.