Tips for Summer Wellness amid COVID-19
With Summer finally here and COVID still looming, you might be wondering is there anything I can do? A lot of people still feel that they’re unable to go out, when in reality it is much healthier both mentally and physically to be outside. It’s especially healthy for those th
Mental Health in the LGBTQ Community
Mental health and overall healthcare can be a problem for any population. A group highly affected is the LGBTQ community. Research shows that prejudice and biases present in the general population can result in negative mental health outcomes for minority populations. People who
Understanding Implicit Bias
What is implicit bias? Implicit bias is a term that describes unconscious attitudes or feelings toward people or their associated stereotypes. There are many different stereotypes for all races and genders. They range from assuming what a person eats or drinks to how they might w
3 Tips for Self-Awareness
There are endless opinions for every side with the many heated events happening in the world. For some a healthy debate is easy and for others it can spark rage, leading to insults that had nothing to do with the original subject. Even though it’s possible that two people c
Preventing Relapse
Relapse prevention is defined as developing skills and habits to continue healthy behaviors and avoid falling into old patterns of negative behavior. This is incredibly important for those in recovery, but especially for those newly out of treatment. How Does Relapse Happen? Rela
Helping Children Cope with Trauma
Recent events like the COVID-19 pandemic, protests and riots can be incredibly scary and cause trauma. To a child, it can be seen as traumatic and cause an incredible amount of stress. Even if children aren’t directly affected, it can be traumatizing when they see it on t
Trauma and PTSD
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) develops when someone has experienced or witnessed a scary, dangerous or emotionally overwhelming event. These events can range from a natural disaster, rape, riots, abuse or even car accidents. It can also affect medical professionals and ot
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Lifeline Connections does not tolerate racism, prejudice, hatred, abuse or violence in any form. As an organization committed to the behavioral health of all, we must speak out and join the national voice decrying the oppression, injustice, and suffering of black people in our co
The Impact of Racism on Mental Health
Although a lot of progress has been made in past decades, racism is still a very serious issue in the US. This is also one of the contributing factors to Black Americans being 10% more likely to experience serious psychological distress. Other factors this group also faces are po
Coping With Situations Out Of Your Control
There are many things in life that are out of our control. Some things are easier than others to accept; traffic laws, how others drive or the options available at a restaurant. But over the last few months the types of uncontrollable things can feel overwhelming. From being told
