Support for the Digital Aged Child
Tips for parents and professionals To be sure, Covid-19 changed a lot of things. One of which was doubling the average amount of screen time for American adolescents[1]. Pre Pandemic:…
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7 ways to reduce mental health stigma for BIPOC
Millions of people are affected by mental health conditions each year. Unfortunately, more than half of them either delay seeking treatment or do not get help at all due to…
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Hope for suicide prevention through action
Suicide claimed the lives of almost 46,000 people in the United States in 2020.[1] It is the second leading cause of death for children aged 10–14 and adults aged 35–44,…
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Recovery is for everyone. Or is it?
A theme for September’s Recovery Month is “Recovery is for Everyone.” It sounds nice, but is it really true? We’re all impacted by mental health and substance use conditions in…
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Suicide in the Military
This article was co-authored by Stephanie Bender, DA, MA, LMHC. Misconceptions, Risk Factors, and How You Can Help The military suicide rate has gradually increased over time. Among active-duty members,…
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Self-Care Practices Within a Wellness Dimensional Model
August is National Wellness Month, which makes it the perfect time to reflect on how we care for ourselves. Wellness is a series of interconnected dimensions that contribute to a…
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Benefits of Hiring Our Veterans
Article originally published on MFed Inform. Veterans, as a talent pool, are often overlooked as they transition to civilian employment. Employers may not understand how to translate their experience and skillsets…
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Support for PTSD in the Military
Article originally published on MFed Inform. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an increasingly important topic and issue within the U.S. military, across all Services. With thousands of counselors around the…
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