by Taylor Bennett | Sep 9, 2019 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Suicide Awareness
Suicide rates in the US have increased in nearly every state from the year 1999 to 2016; additionally, suicide rates have increased by over 30% in at least 25 states. While we aren’t sure why suicide is on the rise (due to lack of research), there are a few...
by Jacob Kountz | Aug 8, 2018 | Counseling News, Drugs and Mental Health
Addiction is, in fact, a disease of the brain, but many continue to insist that it is not—and doing so only causes sufferers further harm. This stigma surrounding addiction discourages those who suffer with the disease from opening up about their struggles and getting...
by Guest | Jun 4, 2018 | Counseling for African Americans, Counseling News, Mental Health
A mental health professional’s ultimate mission is to help his or her clients live their very best lives—which takes patience, understanding, and support. What I mean to say is therapy is a safe place: you don’t have to worry about being judged or ridiculed—your only...
by Sheila Campbell | Jun 4, 2018 | Counseling for African Americans, Counseling News, Mental Health
Religion and spirituality have played major roles in the lives of African-Americans since the days of slavery and before. The connection with God has been significant in helping individuals and families cope with loss, mistreatment, and the hardships of life. It would...
by Maria Davis-Pierre | Jun 1, 2018 | Counseling for African Americans, Counseling News, Mental Health
Many view mental health as a taboo topic of conversation. Some of these people simply don’t want to talk about it—but others actually don’t feel comfortable talking about it. In fact, they’re scared of talking about it. Why? Because of the many stigmas that surround...
