Suicide prevention starts with recognizing the warning signs and taking them seriously. If you think a friend or family member is suicidal, there’s plenty you can do to help save a life by taking any suicidal talk or behavior seriously. It’s a myth that people who talk about suicide won’t really do it! It’s not […]
Showing kids how to talk about feelings is a good first step toward protecting their mental health. By Denise M. Baran-Unland Just two years ago, common belief often held that COVID-19 was a temporary blip on life’s radar, that temporary public life shutdowns, or a vaccine, or the right treatments would make the virus go away […]
New Lenox, IL — The recent suicide of performer Naomi Judd at age 76 after battling depression for years shows mental health issues do not discriminate when it comes to age, income or gender, experts say. And during Mental Health Awareness Month in May, they want to make sure you know it’s OK to reach […]
OVERALL: Nearly 1 in 5 American Adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year. 46% of Americans will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition sometime in their life, and half of those people will develop conditions by the age of 14. Number of US Adults with Mental Illness […]
Do you know the difference? In the United States, approximately 40 million adults struggle with anxiety, and more than 16 million adults struggle with depression. Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health challenges people in the U.S. face. They also cause the most confusion in distinguishing the difference between the two. […]
We Need to Talk: Suicide Is Preventable September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and licensed caregivers from Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital want those affected by thoughts of suicide or the loss of a loved one to know that they are not alone, and help is only a call away. At Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital, we […]
