The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 access to trained counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. And there is a tremendous need, given: Behind each of these data points, there are people, families, and communities who have been impacted. Yet, in the face of these urgent realities, there is hope. The … Read more

September is National Suicide Prevention Month and having an understanding of it can help you save a life. If you encounter someone exhibiting signs of suicide or considering suicide, it may feel confusing and you may not know what to do. Education and awareness can help you ask the right questions and provide resources to … Read more

THE TERM “NERVOUS breakdown” is often used to describe episodes of overwhelming stress. But mental health professionals abandoned the expression years ago. “If you are hearing the term now, you are hearing it from a layperson who is likely using it to describe a huge number of different psychological difficulties that feel so overwhelming or … Read more

A meta-analysis was performed of studies from 35 different countries regarding the link between mortality and depression. Each of these studies included in the analysis were carefully chosen as to ensure accurate results. Researchers found that “generic factors associated with the biology of depression—not disease-specific factors—are responsible for the higher death risk”. What this means … Read more

We are now able to link to the world around us with the click of a button. But…..not everything that glitters is gold. Studies have shown that social media sites, such as Facebook, may be linked to depressive symptoms. According to a study performed by Mai-Ly Steers (a University of Houston (UH) researcher), the same outlets … Read more

May has been observed as Mental Health Month since 1949. In addition to the daily work we do to educate, prevent and treat mental health concerns, the month of May places emphasis in hopes that we can end the stigma of mental illness, which will help in people coming forward for treatment.  As Mental Health … Read more

On Memorial Day we honor the men and women who died while serving in the greatest military of the world, the US Armed Forces. We’ve fought in many conflicts all of which have been on foreign soil, with one exception of course – our Civil War. During World War I the landscape in Europe took … Read more

This is a special awareness month. We take this time to discuss industry insight, benefits as well as challenges. I would like to start discussion about what this month means to you! #dontrushchallenge

We are continuing the conversation started with SUPA CINDY on 99JAMZ May 5th. If you missed this special event on Facebook with amazing guests like Dr. Bernard Ashby, Marlon A. Hill, Anna Fordham, Amaris Jones and our very own Dr. Delvena, we are creating a platform here to answer questions and be your support. We … Read more

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