Sep 20, 2024 | Mental Health, Suicide Prevention
September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a crucial time when organizations like the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and others focus on raising awareness, promoting resources, and encouraging open conversations about mental health. Suicide is a...
Dec 17, 2022 | Depression, Suicide Prevention, Telepsychiatry
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at a specific time of year, usually during the fall and winter months. The prevalence of SAD is highest in countries located at higher latitudes, where there is less sunlight during the winter...
Oct 7, 2022 | Anxiety, Depression, Suicide Prevention, Telepsychiatry
Hurricane Ian had a devastating impact on people’s lives. The images of destruction are heartbreaking. Destroyed homes, displaced families, and many people lack basic human necessities like food, water, and shelter. What is the impact of a major storm like Hurricane...
Jul 20, 2022 | Health, Mental Health, Suicide Prevention
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is working to strengthen suicide prevention efforts and improve mental health crisis services across the country. Recently, The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline became the 988 Suicide and Crisis...
