The beginning of a new year is a fresh start and a chance to make the most of the opportunities that come our way. January is Mental Wellness Month and has been designated to recognize the importance of attending to our mental health and the mental health of our friends and loved ones. According to […]

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is characterized as depression that occurs the same time every year, usually being the holidays and winter months. Individuals who are at risk for depression have a greater chance of seasonal affective disorder impacting them for many different reasons like the changes in weather, the lack of sunlight during that time […]

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 recent survey, 19.2% of Tennessee High School Youth reported that they had “seriously considered suicide […]

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. For parents, this time of year can be equally as stressful. In 2021, Surgeon General […]

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 much more. It is known that social media has had many benefits on our society […]

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 was the third leading cause of death for youth ages 10 – 24.  In a […]

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 lead a healthy, balance and productive life. Since 1949, Mental Health America and their affiliates […]

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 – 24) every two and half days in the Volunteer State.  According to a 2019 […]

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 overdoses, falls, accidental gun shots, etc.  These rates have been increasing, especially considering the mental […]

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 this time of year can be stressful.  For individuals who suffer from or are at […]