The Jason Foundation: Increasing Awareness for Suicide Prevention
September 21, 2022 Posted in: News Release
The Jason Foundation is dedicated to supporting youth suicide prevention. Through a range of education and suicide awareness programs, The Jason Foundation helps parents, educators, and young people identify signs of a problem.
What is The Jason Foundation?
The main mission of The Jason Foundation is suicide awareness. There is a silent epidemic of youth suicide occurring, but suicide prevention is possible through suicide education and awareness. To accomplish this, The Jason Foundation has a curriculum unit for students, educational seminars,... Continue reading →
How Teachers Can Support Students Returning to School After a Mental Health Crisis & Hospitalization
September 21, 2022 Posted in: News Release
There are many reasons why a child may undergo a mental health crisis hospitalization. From dealing with grief after a loved one’s death to severe anxiety, students often need extra help to manage their mental health. Afterward, it can be challenging to return to normal life.
Teachers can help students adjust after they return to school. Patience and a consistent structure can go a long way toward helping students feel normal again. By learning about what to expect, teachers can find ways to help their students.
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Why Family Therapy Sessions Are Important
August 5, 2022 Posted in: News Release
Whether you or your loved one is dealing with trauma, an anxiety disorder, or another behavioral health issue, family therapy is a useful part of the healing process. Family involvement helps people get the love and support they need. In addition, it allows families to learn about their loved one’s challenges and ways they can help.
What are Family Therapy Sessions?
A family is like the human body. When one body part is affected, the rest of the body is impacted as well. Through family therapy, you can reduce stress and conflict by changing the interactions between family members.
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Phone & Video Game Addiction and How Parents Can Set Parameters for Use
August 4, 2022 Posted in: News Release
Thanks to modern technology, parents have to worry about a host of new problems. A phone or video game addiction can occur alongside other mental health issues, or it may be the only problem.
Behavioral hospitals generally won’t treat just a video game or phone addiction. Instead, they generally treat underlying problems, like depression and anxiety, because these issues can lead to a video game or phone addiction.
In either case, a video game or phone addiction can quickly take over an individual’s life. By seeking treatment for your loved ones, you can help them enjoy a normal life... Continue reading →
How To Talk to Your Child About Trauma at School
July 22, 2022 Posted in: News Release
Each child deals with school trauma in a different way. While some children seem to do fine at first, they may eventually develop troubling behaviors or have strong emotional responses. Meanwhile, other children immediately react after a difficult experience.
Child trauma can impact kids and their families in a variety of ways, so parents must know which signs to look for. Once you notice signs of trauma, you can help your child get the help they need.
Why to Talk to Your Kids About Trauma
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Self-Care and Why It’s Important
July 22, 2022 Posted in: News Release
Between work, school, and family responsibilities, finding time for self-care isn’t easy. While you might be short on time, you can’t afford to miss out on taking care of your personal well-being. During challenging times, it is especially important to pay attention to your mental, physical, and spiritual needs.
What is Self-Care?
Self-care involves the behaviors you use each day to take care of yourself. Beyond just providing you with physical health, these behaviors help you maintain a healthy relationship with yourself. It is the way you promote your well-being and overall health.
Through self-care, you can... Continue reading →
Summer Mental Health Activities To Do With Your Child At Home
July 22, 2022 Posted in: News Release
Schools play a key role in supporting a child’s mental health. During the summertime, you can help your child’s well-being with mental health activities. These summer activities for kids can help support your child’s mental growth and help them manage anxiety and other conditions.
Why Do Mental Health Activities During the Summer?
Thanks to the pandemic, children have had to become accustomed to remote schooling, masks, and other changes. As life returns to normal, some children are struggling to adjust. By integrating mental health activities into... Continue reading →
What’s the Difference Between Inpatient vs Outpatient Mental Health Services?
July 22, 2022 Posted in: News Release
If you need help with psychiatric, emotional, or substance abuse problems, you may need to learn the difference between inpatient vs. outpatient mental health care. While some of the programs and therapies are the same, the intensity is different. Through the right care, you can gain control of your life again.
What’s the Difference Between Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Care?
While each of these programs offers a number of exceptional benefits, the main difference between inpatient vs. outpatient mental health programs... Continue reading →
Men’s Mental Health: What You Need to Know
June 10, 2022 Posted in: News Release
In the United States, 21% of adults experienced some type of mental illness in 2020. Over a lifetime, the percentage of people who need men’s mental health programs is even higher. By noticing the signs of mental health conditions and learning about risk factors, you can get help early on.
Mental Health Risk Factors for Men
There are a number of risk factors associated with men and mental health disorders. For example, men are more likely to seek out a men’s mental health clinic if they have recently been through a divorce or some kind of trauma... Continue reading →
PTSD in Healthcare Professionals
June 10, 2022 Posted in: News Release
Many people think about soldiers and assault victims when they hear the term post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In reality, PTSD is a problem for a wide variety of people. And because of the difficult, traumatic experiences healthcare workers face, PTSD in healthcare professionals is an extremely common problem.
Signs of PTSD in Healthcare Workers
If people don’t recognize the signs of PTSD in healthcare professionals, the individual may never get the treatment and support they need. They may suffer from anxiety, sleep disturbances, depression, chronic pain, excessive alcohol use, emotional numbing, opioid dependence, suicidal ideation, flashbacks, nightmares... Continue reading →