Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for Tennesseans aged 10 – 24, and the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 25-34. In fact, in the Volunteer State, we lose three individuals to suicide every day. In a…
Going back to school can bring excitement for some kids, and for others, some anticipation and worry. Young children can get nervous about leaving parents. Older children may feel anxious about academics or how they’ll fit in with their peers.…
Since the 2000s, social media has grown and evolved into our society. It has become a main form of communication, allowing people to share details of their lives, receive news from around the world, advertise to the public and so…
Help educate your community about the effective PTSD treatments that are available. Studies show that suicide risk is higher in persons with PTSD. Mental or addictive disorders are associated with 90% of suicides. In 2020, the most recent figures available, suicide…
As you may know, May is Mental Health Month, an annual observance designed to increase awareness about mental health and mental illness. Good mental health is essential to overall health and personal well-being. It also contributes to the ability to…
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new fatal injury data for Tennessee. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for middle and high school aged youth. In fact, we lose a young person (ages 10…
Suicide is a national public health issue, especially among our youth and young adults. Suicide is the second (2nd) leading cause of death for ages 10-24 in our nation, only surpassed by “Unintentional Injuries” which include auto accidents, accidental drug…
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is characterized as a type of depression that is related to changes in seasons, typically tied to the start of fall and persisting into the winter months. We know that depressive disorders don’t take holidays and…
Shared experiences bring people together. Whether it’s an illness, a natural disaster, or something as benign as a concert, when people experience the same event and can share their stories of how they were affected, everyone in that conversation benefits…
If you’ve ever dealt with someone making threats against you, been the subject of physical or verbal attacks, had rumors floated about you, or been purposely excluded from a group, then you know what it’s like to be bullied. During…