How Mental Health Policies Shape Student Help-Seeking Behavior One third of college students reported feeling so depressed that they found it difficult to function in the past year, according to the American College Health Association’s …

A new study is highlighting a crucial link between family acceptance and teen suicide prevention. Researchers say teens who have attempted suicide or tried to hurt themselves are more likely to try again when they …

As school staff members work to educate students on the signs and symptoms of depression and suicidality, it is equally important to educate parents. One way to involve parents in the mental health of their …

Adolescent Mental Health: The School Nurse – Parent Connection Adolescent mental health is critical to academic success. Mental health outcomes for adolescents are grounded in their social environments, including home and school. Building protective factors …

A Trip Through Some Non-Traditional PTSD Treatments Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can range from mild discomfort to completely debilitating. There are several treatments including medication and psychotherapy, but there is also a burgeoning collection of …

Tuesday, November 4th is Election Day. This election will carry crucial implications for health care coverage, access to mental health treatment, and continued assistance for mentally ill veterans. Do you know where your candidates stand …

National Depression Screening Day—Thanks for Your Participation Thousands of organizations such as community groups, workplaces, colleges, and military installations recognized National Depression Screening Day (NDSD) in October. Screening for Mental Health was thrilled to see …

Anxiety is a Physical Reality More often than not, when I have an anxiety attack it’s the physical symptoms that first alert me to it. My heart feels like it’s pounding out of my chest, …

Depression Statistics With National Depression Screening Day® approaching, learn about some statistics surrounding depression. One-third of individuals with a chronic illness experience symptoms of depression One in five 18 to 25 year olds experienced a …