Picture this. Your best friend just found out some devastating news. They’re calling you, reaching out for help. You tell them “I’m coming over. Just hold on.” When you arrive, you are attentive to them, you listen, you speak with warmth, focus on them with warm eyes,...
June is PTSD Awareness Month, and if you’re reading this, chances are that you or someone you care about has experienced trauma and the symptoms that persist after a traumatic experience. If you’re seeking answers, support, or simply a deeper understanding, this post...
Each May, we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month—an important time to recognize the need for real talk about emotional well-being, behavioral health, and the essential need for support in our lives and communities. Since its founding in 1949, this May observance...
Abuse is a hidden epidemic in our society. Children and elderly adults are sadly more likely to be victims of that abuse because they cannot speak up for themselves. About 10% of elderly people suffer from neglect and severe mistreatment, while 1 in 7 children face...
Every 68 seconds, someone is sexually assaulted in the United States. Sexual assault is a serious and widespread problem, affecting millions of people worldwide. By understanding what constitutes sexual assault, recognizing its impact, and knowing how to respond, we...
