Written by: Tonya J. Williams, B.A., J.D. Bipolar disorder is characterized by extremes in mood – highs that are called mania, and lows that are called depression. Both require managing and treatment. Many of us who live with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder manage it through medication, support from our families and friends, and psychotherapy. I have also personally found that the arts make coping with my bipolar disorder more more »
Read MoreWritten by: Tonya J. Williams, B.A., J.D. Author’s Note: Suicide is a tragedy for anyone – adult or child. While this article shines a spotlight on the vulnerabilities of LGBTQ youth, the content, for the most part, can be applied to any youth or adult. It is my hope that this article is merely a starting point for education regarding more »
Read MoreWritten by: Tonya J. Williams, B.A., J.D. Author’s Note: Suicide is a tragedy for anyone – adult or child. While this article shines a spotlight on the vulnerabilities of LGBTQ youth, the content, for the most part, can be applied to any youth or adult. It is my hope that this article is merely a starting point for education regarding more »
Read MoreWritten by: Arielle Karoub Recently, I heard parents talking amongst each other about how they would explain a specific situation to their teenager. One of the parents asked if they should use the word suicide or phrase the conversation differently. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for young people aged 10-34. Children, teenagers, young adults—they know what is happening around them. They might not know more »
Read MoreWritten by: Arielle Karoub Mother’s Day is upon us! Today also kicks off women’s health week (May 10th-16th), so let’s take this opportunity to remind women to make themselves and their health a priority. It’s never too early or too late to make conscious decisions about your health and start your health journey. When we can look at our health as a more »
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