Every Eye Closed, Every Head Bowed
“If you see something, say something” became a popular slogan in the aftermath of 9/11; however, my eyes bore witness…
“If you see something, say something” became a popular slogan in the aftermath of 9/11; however, my eyes bore witness…
College marks a new beginning in a child’s life – for many it’s the first tentative steps away from the…
As a trained Mental Health First Aider, you know that mental illness and substance use disorders are prevalent. And that’s…
Michaela is a high school sophomore. She’s a straight A student, excels as point guard on the girls’ basketball team,…
Lady Gaga has done much to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health challenges by being so outspoken about her own…
This article originally appeared on www.BravadoHealth.com. Read it here. In July 2017, my 20-year-old son’s best friend, Jack, took his own…
For years, most states have mandated that schools provide physical health education. This year, New York and Virginia will be…
This piece was originally published on GoodTherapy.org. Read it here. The teenage years are a time of gaining independence and…
With the recent suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, suicide prevention and mental health awareness are a significant part…
In December 2016, Graham Burton, a sophomore at Hamilton College in upstate New York, died by suicide. His parents, Gina…
This piece was originally published on the Ohio Department of Education’s Extra Credit Blog. Read it here. I’m going to…
Teen Health Week has gone global. Begun in Pennsylvania in 2016, the annual celebration of adolescent health and mental health…