Call 988 for a Mental Health or Suicide Crisis
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by David Susman
5M ago
Hopefully you’ve already heard of 988, the national free and confidential lifeline for mental health or suicide crises. But even though the line launched in July 2022, many people still aren’t aware of it or its life-saving utility. Let’s review the basics of 988 and how to use it. What is 988? Call the 988 Lifeline toll-free number (988) from anywhere in the United States when you or someone you are concerned about is experiencing a mental health or suicide ... Read more The post Call 988 for a Mental Health or Suicide Crisis first appeared on Advocating for Better Mental Health ..read more
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Allow Yourself to Be Human
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by David Susman
10M ago
Stories of Hope: An Interview with Mahayla Robarge This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked college student and mental health advocate Mahayla Robarge about her journey and recent activities. Here’s our interview: DS: Tell us about when you first started becoming aware of concerns related to your mental health. How did these issues continue to affect you before you sought treatment? MR: From the age of 10, I knew ... Read more The post Allow Yourself to Be Human first appeared on Advocating for Better ..read more
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A Promise of Possibilities
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by David Susman
10M ago
Stories of Hope: An Interview with Amelia Zachry This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked author and mental health advocate Amelia Zachry about her journey, her recent memoir and her current activities. Here’s our interview: DS: Tell us about when you first started becoming aware of concerns related to your mental health. How did these issues continue to affect you before you sought treatment? AZ: I was in my ... Read more The post A Promise of Possibilities first appeared on Advocating for Better Men ..read more
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What to Expect When You See a Neuropsychologist
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by Elizabeth Wallace
1y ago
Guest Post by Elizabeth Wallace, Ph.D. Elizabeth Wallace received her master’s degree and Ph.D. in clinical psychology, with a specialization in neuropsychology, from the University of Kentucky. She is currently completing a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute, where she works primarily with older adults with cognitive concerns. In my seven years of neuropsychology training, I usually asked patients at the start of their appointments, “What do you know about today’s appointment?” The typical answer: “Nothing.” ... Read more The post What t ..read more
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It’s the Journey That Matters
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by David Susman
1y ago
Stories of Hope: An Interview with RaJon Price This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked performing artist RaJon Price about his journey and recent activities. Here’s our interview: DS: Tell us about when you first started becoming aware of concerns related to your mental health. How did these issues continue to affect you before you sought treatment? RP: I first started becoming aware of concerns related to my mental ... Read more The post It’s the Journey That Matters first appeared on Advocating for ..read more
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Benefits of Public Figures Talking About Mental Health Issues
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by David Susman
1y ago
While it’s nothing new for celebrities, athletes, and influencers to talk about deeply personal details of their lives, there has certainly been more open discussion in recent years by public figures of their mental health challenges. It’s not uncommon for mental health issues to be headline news. Recent examples include gymnast Simone Biles withdrawing from Olympic competition to focus on her mental health, Prince Harry discussing his struggles with anxiety, or the suicide of country singer Naomi Judd. In an ... Read more The post Benefits of Public Figures Talking About Mental Health Issues ..read more
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Celebrate Psychology Week!
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by David Susman
2y ago
The American Psychological Association has recognized the third week in April as “Psychology Week,” with the aim of raising the profile of the discipline and profession of psychology and celebrating its many contributions to benefiting society and improving lives. “As the science of behavior, psychology touches on virtually all aspects of our lives,” said APA President Frank C. Worrell, PhD. “By setting aside one week to spotlight the field of psychology, APA hopes to increase the public’s understanding of, and ... Read more The post Celebrate Psychology Week! first appeared on Advocating for ..read more
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See Every Challenge as an Opportunity to Grow
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by David Susman
2y ago
Stories of Hope: An Interview with Kyle Mitchell This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked advocate and influencer Kyle Mitchell about his journey and his recent activities. Here’s our interview: DS: Tell us about when you first started becoming aware of concerns related to your mental health. How did these issues continue to affect you before you sought treatment? KM: I struggled with social anxiety my entire ... Read moreSee Every Challenge as an Opportunity to Grow The post See Every Challenge as an Opportuni ..read more
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Awareness is the Key to Change
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by David Susman
2y ago
Stories of Hope: An Interview with Debra Atlas This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked writer and author Debra Atlas about her journey and her recent activities. Here’s our interview: DS: Tell us about when you first started becoming aware of concerns related to your mental health. How did these issues continue to affect you and those around you before you sought treatment? DA: No one suspected ... Read moreAwareness is the Key to Change The post Awareness is the Key to Change first appeared on Advocating for ..read more
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Why Kids Need to Wear Masks in School
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by David Susman
2y ago
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause an overwhelming amount of illness and death, driven by the highly contagious Delta variant (as of this writing in fall 2021). Maybe I’m missing something, but I’m puzzled and confused about the less than universal acceptance of requiring masks for children in school. From a recent report in Education Week, only 16 states and the District of Columbia require masks to be worn in schools. This leaves 34 states with no uniform mask mandate. ... Read moreWhy Kids Need to Wear Masks in School The post Why Kids Need to Wear Masks in School first appeared on Ad ..read more
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