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The Sad Reality about Prenatal Anxiety and Depression

Finding out that you are expecting a child can be one of the most exciting moments of your life! However, it can also be a time filled with worry, stress, and even fear. Worrying about potential health risks for you and the baby, stressing about the financial strain of raising a child, and even fear of the many unknowns can become overwhelming.

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Hill Day 2016

Earlier this month I joined seven fellow Nebraskans on the Hill in Washington, D.C. for the National Council for Behavioral Health’s Hill Day. It was a jam-packed three days of meetings with our delegation, informational sessions with national leaders, networking with peers and colleagues from throughout the country, and advocating for those impacted by behavioral health issues from our community.

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Depression: What to Say to Someone You Love

While depression is still a subject that many people try to avoid talking about, nearly seven percent of American adults have experienced at least one major depressive episode. Do we avoid talking about and addressing depression because of the stigma and misunderstanding still surrounding mental health, or is it because we are simply afraid we may say the wrong thing to someone who has depression?

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CDC: Suicide Rates Have Increased Since 1999

According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide in the United States has increased 24% from 1999 through 2014. While suicide among teenagers and young adults is increasing and among the leading causes of death for those demographic groups, suicide among middle-aged adults is also rising.

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Summer Mental Health

It’s hard to believe that June is here and school is out for the summer. Along with three months of freedom from school, summer can be a time when certain mental health issues are prevalent.

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Metro Area LOSS Team Monthly Update

At this month’s Metro Area LOSS Team meeting, we welcomed Julianne O’Keefe with Ted E. Bear Hollow to speak with our group about talking to children and adolescents about death by suicide.

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Understanding Attachment Styles

Have you ever wondered why some people act a certain way in relationships; jealous, paranoid, insecure, needy, or assertive? We have all known someone whose relationships are always full of drama. Why is this? It could be that they are finding themselves attracted to people who simply have a different attachment style, which can cause friction in a relationship if not worked through as a couple.

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What A Month!

We are so humbled by the outpouring of support and feedback that we’ve received this month after all the coverage WOWT provided to build awareness about suicide prevention. Most importantly, I want to thank the survivors, partners, and advocates who gave of their time, and shared their stories (some for the first time) so that others may learn from their experiences.

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Easy Ways to Get Involved: Mental Health Awareness Month

The snow is long gone and the grass is getting greener every day. May is a time for baseball games, barbecues, flower blossoms, and most importantly . . . Mental Health Awareness Month!

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