This year, November 19 is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. This day is set aside to remember those lost to suicide and support those struggling with mental health or addiction. Suicide is a global problem that touches everyone in one way or another. In 2020, there were 1.2 million suicide attempts in the United…
Harm reduction is any set of programs, policies, or initiatives that seek to reduce harm related to substance abuse and addiction. While its application remains largely in the addiction field, mental healthcare providers are beginning to apply harm reduction principles to depression and self-harm. The framework remains the same where the point is not the…
In celebration of LGBT Pride Month, a brave teenage shares her story about coming out to her dad and offers tips to parents: Nobody Wants A Dyke Daughter That was basically what my father said when I told him I’m gay. He did use somewhat nicer words, but his message was clear: nobody wants a…