Suicide Prevention Month: Ways to Support, Take Action, and Find Resources

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National Suicide Prevention Month helps raise awareness of risk factors for suicide, promote mental health well-being, and get rid of the stigma surrounding this health issue. Suicide is considered a serious public health threat and a leading cause of death in Americans. Also called Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, this initiative focuses on bringing supportive resources … Read more

Pride Month, LGBTQ Youth, and Addiction Treatment & Prevention

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Pride Month, also called LGBT Pride Month, celebrates members of the LGBTQ community. It also works to raise awareness of the many issues and barriers still faced by people who are lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, or queer. For many LGBTQ people, they begin facing these issues in adolescence. Bullying, prejudice, pay gaps, discrimination, violence, and … Read more

8 Ways to Support Mental Health Awareness Month

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Mental Health Awareness Month emphasizes the importance of mental health and well-being.  This month is a reminder to advocate for mental health awareness, understanding, and treatment to inspire positive change for yourself, your loved ones, and your community. Read on to learn more about Mental Health Awareness Month and how each action you take — … Read more