December is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Month
Each year, millions of Americans are affected by this condition, which brings on significant mood changes in response to the changing of seasons. Typically SAD occurs during late fall and winter months, when there is less sunlight and colder weather. The
November is Early Childhood Mental Health Awareness Month
What is Early Childhood Mental Health? While they sound similar, early childhood mental health and early childhood mental illness are two different things affecting children before their fifth birthday. Approximately 17% of children are diagnosed with a mental illness before their
Mental Illness Awareness Week ~ “My Mental Health at Work”
Everyone is impacted by mental health conditions – including the friends, family, and coworkers who don’t live with a mental health condition themselves. One in five adults in the U.S. experiences a mental health condition each year, which impacts those
September is Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month – a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, acknowledge the millions more who have experienced suicidal thoughts, and the many individuals, families and communities that have been impacted by suicide. It’s also
September is Suicide Prevention Month
"Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal and often