A Light in the Storm
Join us and support recovery and behavioral health programs for Lifeline Connections at our 2nd annual breakfast fundraising event. Guest speaker Christopher Poulos will share his incredible journey “From the Big House to the White House,” and we will highlight some exciting
Suicide Prevention Week – Awareness and Prevention
The week of Sept 10th is National Suicide Prevention Day, and the week of Sept 10th is suicide prevention week which is dedicated to helping spread awareness and resources to the broader community. Suicide rates have been slowly climbing in recent years and is overall the tenth l
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
For the many people who suffer from substance use disorders, treatment might seem like a terrifying step to make. Drugs and substance abuse can become a crutch that people use for their mental health. Similar to someone who has lost the function of their leg, losing control of on
5 Tips for Better Self-esteem
In a society where we are constantly surrounded by the portrayal of perfection in other people’s lives, it can be hard to feel content with ourselves and what we are doing with our own lives. Low self-esteem works itself into a number of mental illnesses, including depression,
Healthy Family Relationships and Mental Health
Healthy Family Relationships and Mental Health. While earning my B.S. in Marriage and Family Life I was so fascinated about how mental health and families are intertwined. What seemed so unique about familial relationships vs. any other relationship was their ability to provide a
The Negative Impact of Marijuana Use
Marijuana is a subject well known for its controversy. Is it addictive? It is the gateway drug? Is it treatable? In this post, I will attempt to delicately approach the subject so as to inform and provide appropriate insight for anyone who wants to know the answers to these quest
10 Ways to Reduce and Overcome Everyday Stress
We understand that ordinary and not-so-ordinary life can get very stressful. For this week’s mental health post, we put together 10 ways to reduce and overcome your daily stress. Take care of yourself first When your life is stressful, sleeping can seem like a waste of time. Ho
