Suicide. It’s a difficult topic to bring up. However, when someone talks about suicide or brings up concern for a loved one, it’s important to take action and seek help quickly.Continue readingPreventing Suicide
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Youth and Self-Injury
People cope with difficult thoughts, feelings, or situations in different ways. Some people cope by injuring themselves on purposeand it may be the only way for them to feel better. Self-injury may seem frightening, but its important to look beyond the injuries and see whats really going on.Continue readingYouth and Self-Injury
Les troubles anxieux
Nous ressentons tous de la nervosité ou de linquiétude parfois. Lorsquelle nous motive ou nous met en garde contre un danger, lanxiété peut être un sentiment utile. Par contre, un trouble anxieux provoque une anxiété inattendue ou nuisible qui perturbe gravement nos vies, y compris comment nous pensons, nous nous […]Continue readingLes troubles anxieux
Children, Youth, and Depression
While we may think of low mood or other challenges as adult problems, they can affect people at any age. Children and teens can experience mental illnesses like depression.Continue readingChildren, Youth, and Depression
La dépression et le trouble bipolaire
On éprouve tous des changements dhumeur. Parfois, on se sent énergique, plein didées ou irritable. Dautres fois, on se sent triste ou déprimé. Mais ces humeurs ne durent généralement pas longtemps, et on retourne à ses occupations quotidiennes. La dépression et le trouble bipolaire sont deux maladies mentales qui changent […]Continue readingLa dépression et le trouble bipolaire
Substance Use and Addiction
Use of substances like alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs is more complicated than just “good” or “bad.” It’s helpful to think of substance use along a continuum, from beneficial use to harmful use.Continue readingSubstance Use and Addiction
Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Mental Health
Body image and self-esteem start in the mind, not in the mirror. They can change the way you understand your value and worth. Healthy body image and self-esteem are a big part of well-being.Continue readingBody Image, Self-Esteem, and Mental Health
Substance Use Problems
Each person has a different relationship with substances like alcohol and other drugs, and people use substances for different reasons. What’s beneficial for some may cause problems for others, or for the same person in different situations.Continue readingSubstance Use Problems
Making Healthier Choices about Substance Use
Whenever we choose to use substances, it is helpful to know what steps we can take to ensure that our use is the least harmful possible. These resources provide tips for making healthier choices about substance use, and where to go for more support.Continue readingMaking Healthier Choices about Substance Use
Violence, Mental Illness and Substance Use
We see mental illness, substance use and violence connected often—in the news, on TV shows, and in movies. The relationship between violence, mental illnesses and substance use is more complex than we see in the media. Many different factors increase the risk of violence.Continue readingViolence, Mental Illness and Substance Use