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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Implemented Nationwide
Thanks to the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020, 988 has been designated as the national mental health hotline, effective as of July 16, 2022. Users have the option…
Why Celebrities are Advocating for Mental Health
Celebrities are fighting to end the stigma In recent years, there has been a push to end the stigma surrounding mental illness and seeking treatment for psychological disorders. Celebrities like…
Women’s Issues in Therapy
By GLPG network Therapist Angie Reynolds, MA, LPC Women's issues in therapy As a clinician working with women I see a variety of therapeutic issues ranging from: anxiety and depression,…
Suicide Awareness & Preventative Action
Eight out of ten people considering suicide give some sign of their intentions. People who talk about suicide, threaten suicide or call suicide crisis centers are 30 times more likely to kill themselves…
Michigan Suicide Prevention Walk: October 13th 2013
In the United States, a person dies by suicide every 13.7 minutes, claiming more than 38,000 lives each year. It is estimated that an attempt is made every minute, with close…
National Depression Screening Day (NDSD) is October 10, 2013 – Michigan Depression Counseling
Tomorrow is National Depression Screening Day, an important day to reflect on those individuals affected by depression. As taken from Screening for Mental Health: National Depression Screening Day raises awareness…
Oakland County Suicide Prevention and Awareness is Crucial
Oakland County is taking action to prevent suicide, and suicide awareness is a crucial part of the process. Every month it seems that suicide and suicide attempts make headlines in…