Approaching the Bench in Trauma Informed Courts | There’s a Difference
70% of adults in the United States have experienced trauma at least once in their lives. These traumatic events continue to affect how the individuals function in their daily life long after the event is over. Trauma, if left unaddressed, can often lead to mental health disorders, substance abuse, increased vulnerability to new trauma, suicide, and dysfunctional […]
45 Thousand Lost to the Suicide Epidemic, and Counting {Infographic}
After Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain each took their own lives within a week of one another, suicide awareness and prevention dominated the media. But eventually other stories stole the attention of the media, and suicide faded to the background. Many don’t realize the number of people affected by suicide – and who they are. […]
Working in Hell’s Kitchen | Rising Suicide Rates in Restaurant Workers
I recently caught up with a cousin I haven’t seen in a while. I was explaining that I work at a behavioral health software company, and I write about issues in the field. Issues like the opioid crisis, trauma informed care, mental health, and more. And he immediately told me that I should write about mental health in […]
What Happens After a Relapse | The Clinician’s Perspective
I grew up watching Disney Channel – the Camp Rock movies starring Demi Lovato were two of my favorites. Like any Disney program, it tried to teach the importance of being yourself. But I learned more from watching Demi navigate her personal life. I learned that eating disorders, depression, and addiction were problems that someone my age […]
Treat Trauma with the 7 Domains of Trauma-Informed Care {Infographic}
June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. 70% of adults in the United States have experienced trauma in their life. Trauma affects an individual’s life long after the event has passed. This is why it is necessary to adopt a trauma-informed care approach when working with a patient who has experienced trauma. The National Council published […]
Wait…why didn’t you like my post? | Social Media Affects Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In recognition, we will be publishing a series of articles about the status of mental health in the United States. As we become more and more reliant on social media, our mental health is being negatively affected. Lately, I’ve read a lot of articles – on social media ironically […]
Where’s the Cry Closet? | Assessing Mental Health in College Students
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In recognition, we will be publishing a series of articles about the status of mental health in the United States. Mental health diagnoses are rising and many colleges are trying to react in the best way they can to protect mental health in college students. The University of Utah […]
Incarcerated Mental Health | 1.2 Million in Prison with Mental Illness {Infographic}
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In recognition, we will be publishing a series of articles about the status of mental health in the United States. Mental health is an issue that can be forgotten when discussing our incarcerated population. 1.2 million individuals in prisons have mental illnesses. The nation’s jails and prisons have replaced […]
You May Have 99 Problems, But Website Best Practices Ain’t One
What even are website best practices? Managing a behavioral health agency is hard. Keeping track of clients, expenses, and staff is difficult. Creating and maintaining a website when there are 99 other things to do seems impossible. I understand. You have a lot on your plate and dedicating your time to something that doesn’t seem that important […]
What’s the DLA-20? | So Much Room for Daily Living Activities
“There’s so much room for activities!” The 2008 film Step Brothers follows new step-brothers, middle-aged Dale and Brennan, as they attempt to handle living in their parents’ house together. They become friends, and try to convert their twin beds into bunk beds so they have more room for activities. It quickly collapses and after minor first aid, […]