What is Self-Harm and Why Does it Happen?
March is Self-Harm Awareness Month. What is self-harm? Self-harm is hurting yourself on purpose, by cutting, scratching, burning, pulling out hair, and extreme injuries that can lead to broken bones. Hurting yourself is not necessarily a mental illness but is...
Affects of COVID19 on Suicide Rates
The COVID19 pandemic has had profound impact on many people’s mental health and according to The Lancet, concerns have been expressed that, at their most extreme, these consequences could manifest as increased suicide rates. In this post we will look at some facts and...
Understanding the Connection Between Dementia, Depression and Anxiety
Home » News & More For people who are in their 60s (or older), common topics that they think about are often retirement related. Yet, other thoughts may center on physical health concerns. Naturally, these physical health concerns are strongly related to mental...
Ohio Mental Health Advice – Dissociative Disorders, What is Dissociation?
Home » Mental Illness Dissociative experiences are more common than some people think. Many people will at some point in their life experience a dissociative episode. These are often described as an out-of-body experience or memory loss event such as driving someplace...
Is There a Connection Between Insomnia, Suicide and Depression
Home » Mental Illness Insomnia is a problem for many people. A sound night’s sleep is the cornerstone of good mental and physical health. However, recent studies are discovering a correlation between worsening sleep problems, depression and suicide. Insomnia,...
What Are the Benefits of Seeking Professional Counseling?
Home » Mental Illness Well-organized and experienced counseling can greatly benefit people who are struggling with feelings like grief, anger or guilt. Good counseling is beneficial both on the mental as well as the physical level. A trained and licensed behavioral...
What are Some Common Mental Illnesses?
Home » Mental Illness Mental illnesses impact people’s lives in several ways and disrupt their everyday activities. A major step for recovering from a mental illness is to seek professional help. But before individuals can take this step, they need to know some of the...
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