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According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, suicide is the second leading cause of death among young Texans aged 15 to 24. The data suggests that the rates of teen suicide in the state have been on the rise over the years. Factors...
Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month focuses on bringing awareness to the struggles that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) face with Mental Health in the United States. While we know anyone can struggle with mental health issues regardless of their...
Mocktails are the perfect solution for people who want to enjoy the refreshing taste of a cocktail without the buzz. As a coalition coordinator for a substance misuse prevention team, it is essential to promote healthy alternatives that reduce the risk of substance abuse. Mocktails...
By Jessica Wilkerson, LCSW Often, mental health and being mindful go hand in hand. We are programmed from the start that productivity is king, and busyness brings bragging rights. Being productive and busy are important, and they can be very healthy for our mental health. However,...
Prom is a night that students look forward to long before their junior or senior year. It is idealized in pop culture for many of the reasons that keep parents awake at night with worry. Risky behaviors: AAA surveyed 16-19yr old kids asking if they or...
Today marks the 13th anniversary of National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, an observance launched by the National Institute on Drug Abuse in 2010. The purpose of this event is to inspire dialogue with youth about the science of drug use and addiction. Although it...
What is Self-Harm? Self-Harm is the act of purposely causing pain and damage to one’s own body. Usually, the person who self-harms is not attempting suicide but more so looking for a release of their negative emotions. Though some may express satisfaction due to the temporary...
by Joseph Byrum Every year, approximately 100 million people watch the Super Bowl on their TVs. Some people tune in for the sport, but if you’re like me you watch for the commercials. Almost as talked about as the winner of the event are the memorable...
by Justice Robinson What is heritage? Some say it was acquired from people in the past. It can be a legacy left behind or a language shared amongst a family. From September 15 through October 15, the United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, which recognizes the...
by Haley Nguyen Sauce, LMSW Suicide can be a scary topic to talk about, but it is something that should not go undiscussed. Although the majority of adolescents and adults can argue the many different contributing factors of suicide, many cannot talk about the different ways...