Resources are available to help students and adults facing tough times
Now that school is in full swing across the state and kids start to settle into their routines, it is important for family and friends to be aware of …
Tag: Mental Health
Screen Time and Mental Health: Resources for Young People
Mental Health America (MHA) has published the Selfies, Social, & Screens: Navigating Virtual Spaces for Youth toolkit to help younger people’s techn…
Rosa Escalante Lopez: Resilient Latina Overcomes Health Crisis to Help Latinos Heal Invisible Wounds
A young Rosa Escalante Lopez curiously looked around the therapist’s room as her mother and the therapist chatted in Spanish. “The elementary scho…
Banker Turned Psychiatrist: How Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr. Found His Calling
“Now remember, you must return your books on time,” said the librarian at the local public library in Austin, Texas. She peered down at 6-year-old…
The Need for Mental Health Resources for Latino Youth
Young Latinos face many barriers when it comes to mental health support and resources. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has highligh…
The power of supportive relationships for youth experiencing unstable and unsafe home environments
Childhood experiences like abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction - also called Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACEs - can have a lasting impact on…
Advocate for Change During BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month in July
July is BIPOC Mental Health Month or Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to highlight mental health and wellness of Bl…
US Leaders Discuss Causes, Solutions to Youth Mental Health Crisis
At a Boston University School of Public Health webinar in June 2023, US Sen. Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts quieted the virtual room by citing two …
Nearly 12,000 People Contacted National Maternal Mental Health Hotline Last Year
Motherhood can be an exciting time full of new experiences and cherished moments – but it can also be mentally and physically taxing. That’s why t…
Father’s Day gift for all men: A trip to the doctor
For reasons that aren't always clear, men simply don't go to the doctor as often as women. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
