Take a moment and think about those people in your life that you can truly rely on, who are always there when you need them. These are your social supports, and they might be anybody – family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, or community members.
Read MoreWhen my brother shared that he wanted to end his life, I was booked on the next flight to be with him. We then worked together diligently for two more weeks to get a workable care plan in place. We struggled mightily to somehow get his life back in order. …
Read MoreFirst responders are those heroic individuals who are the first to arrive at the scene of an emergency and provide whatever help is needed. They include firefighters, emergency medical teams, police officers, the National Guard, and many others. We honor these individuals for the service they provide to society. …
Read MoreYears ago, when I would send my young son with a learning difference to school each day with words of encouragement, I sometimes felt that it was just him and me against the world. It took all we had – mother and son – to keep it together … and it was exhausting! …
Read MoreLast week we talked about getting the conversation started on an individual basis. With July being Minority Mental Health Month, it reminds us that such conversations often are avoided on a larger-scale community basis as well. …
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