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men and mental health

July 26, 2019 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotional wellbeing, Suicide awareness, Suicide prevention

There's no denying that mental health issues affect men and women. And research indicates that mental illnesses affect women at a higher rate than men. But when it comes to getting help, men just don't do it well.

Does a loved one have a mental disorder?

How do I know it's a mental illness

June 25, 2019 | Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Emotional wellbeing, Mental health, Mental illness, Trauma

How Do I Know if My [Parent, Child, Sibling, Friend, Co-Worker] Has a Mental Disorder? Many people with mental health disorders and their loved ones know that May is Mental Health Month and this year marks its 70th

Help! Do I Have an Anxiety Disorder?

March 4, 2019 | Anxiety, Counseling, Depression, Recovery, Treatment

A Gallup poll taken several years ago reported 8 in 10 Americans encounter stress in their daily lives. While stress is not always a bad thing, it still leads many people to wonder—at what point is “feeling stressed

Wishes for a calm Christmas

December 21, 2018 | Addiction, Anxiety, Coping, Depression, holidays, Mental health, Mental illness, Mindfulness, Recovery

It's hard to believe, but here we are - Christmas is approaching, as is the New Year. Lots of parties and family get togethers are on the schedule between now and January 1, and many people will be eager to get to those

Waynesville High students shine light on suicide prevention

November 30, 2018 | Coping, Counseling, Depression, Suicide awareness, Suicide prevention

Some students at Waynesville High School are on a mission of caring. Working with Guidance Counselor Cathy Joefreda, the kids set out to help their classmates learn to identify signs of suicide and how they can talk

Peer Supporter Sarah Neff talks about her work

I know what it's like: a walk with a peer supporter

October 25, 2018 | Addiction, Coping, Counseling, Depression, Emotional wellbeing, Mental illness, Peer support, Recovery

NOTE: This is the first in a series of stories about peer supporters and their work with individuals in recovery from addiction and mental health issues. There's no mistaking Sarah Neff's enthusiasm for her