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CategoriesArticlesAnger is a natural emotion. In and of itself, anger is not a “negative emotion” or “bad reaction.” In fact, anger can fuel positive change. But if you’ve been feeling like your anger is out of control lately—first, you’re not alone; the ongoing stresses of the pandemic have shortened everyone’s fuse—the good news is that […]
CategoriesArticlesDid you know that 82 percent, or four out of five, pharmacy-filled prescriptions are opioids? Or that 2 million (6 percent) Americans over the age of 12 abuse prescriptions in a year? The prescription drug epidemic is one of America’s most pressing public health problems. We want to help you learn to spot signs of […]
CategoriesArticlesAnger is a natural stress response and can be a helpful emotion. But ignoring it can be unhealthy and uncontrollable anger becomes a problem when it causes someone to do dangerous and harmful things they may regret. The anger that one person feels can hurt the entire family. It might be aimed at another family […]
CategoriesArticlesIt’s a terrible truth that U.S. veterans are more at risk for homelessness than other demographics in America today: While veterans only make up six percent of the total U.S. population, they account for up to eight percent of the homeless population. According to Military Times, the number of veterans without stable housing increased in 2020, […]
CategoriesArticlesUndiagnosed and untreated mental health conditions can be debilitating for adults and children. October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month, which highlights the importance of mental health screenings. There are many things that you may not know about mental health screenings, so read on to find out more! How Depression and Mental Health […]
CategoriesArticlesAccording to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. The most common form of domestic violence is physical, but there are other forms, including emotional, economic and sexual abuse. Your safety is your top priority when it comes to escaping […]
CategoriesArticlesBullying is a genuine problem that impacts students of all ages in schools, at home, on the playground and on campus—anywhere they go to socialize. Bullying behavior can take the forms of physical, mental and emotional abuse. In the most severe cases, bullying leads to self-harm or suicide for some students who have been targeted […]
CategoriesArticlesHistorically, self-harm was associated with physical pain such as excessive headbanging, cutting, burning or scratching to the point of drawing blood. But there’s a new form of self-harm on the rise in this digital age, and it’s becoming alarmingly more common. In a study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, researchers surveyed students aged 12-17. They discovered that 6 percent have participated in […]
CategoriesArticlesFace-to-face bullying and cyberbullying by peers can threaten your students’ emotional and physical health and make their schools feel like unsafe environments. And while there’s heightened awareness of the prevalence of bullying in schools and online spaces these days, many students still struggle with reporting bullying—whether they experience it personally or witness the incidents. Let’s […]
