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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
The School’s Role in Mental Health
Today’s school age children face more external pressure and stress than they did years ago. It can come from a variety of things…trauma, poverty, the technology explosion, social media, and even standardized testing. All of these stressors can contribute to higher rates of depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns.
Monthly Metro Area LOSS Team Update
April was a busy month for the Metro Area LOSS Team. Over the past few weeks I have been meeting with local chaplains, law enforcement, and funeral homes to discuss the LOSS Team. It is vital that our first responders know how to reach us and understand what kind of support we can provide the families.
April: Alcohol Awareness Month
Alcohol is by far the most commonly used and accepted drug among adults in America. While most people who drink are mild to moderate drinkers, nearly 16.6 million or seven percent, of adults in the United States 18 years old and over, have an alcohol use disorder. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, alcohol related deaths account for nearly 88,000 deaths each year, making it the third leading cause of preventable deaths.
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