Author: Mikki Burcher, Valeo Behavioral Health Care September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and now, more than ever, we need to talk about suicide. The rates of death by suicide have risen significantly over the past decade, with...
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Author: Mikki Burcher, Valeo Many professions and organizations, including Valeo and other behavioral healthcare centers, have formally adopted a trauma-informed approach (often called trauma-informed care). But, we can also use trauma-informed practices in our day-to-day interactions with others. According...
By Mikki Burcher, Health Promotions Specialist In 2008, Congress formally recognized July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, now called BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and persons of color) Mental Health Month. This month honors Campbell’s legacy...
Author: Aimee Copp-Hasty June is celebrated as LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) Pride Month. Being LGBTQ+ is not a mental health condition. While there is much to celebrate this month, unfortunately, many members of this community still experience mental...
Author: Aimee Copp-Hasty Many people are impacted by a mental illness. In fact, 1 in 5 Americans will experience a mental illness in a given year. Overcoming the stigma behind mental illness tarts with us. Here are a few...
Author: Anabel Feauto Drink to celebrate? Drink when you feel blue? How about after work with your co-workers? Alcohol and mental health are closely connected. Alcohol can play a role in the development and progression of a mental health...
If you find yourself worried about money, you are not alone. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), 72% of Americans feel stressed about money at least some of the time. There is a common connection between financial stress...
Author: Racheal Boyd Loneliness is the feeling of being alone, even in social situations. Everyone has experienced loneliness, however, it can sometimes become consuming. These feelings are often over whelming, depressing, and frustrating. Not only is loneliness a public...
Author: Racheal Mosimann When the seasons change, sometimes how we feel, think or handle life can change as well. The seasons changing affects everyone in their own way. There are some that thrive on the change in seasons and...
Author: Racheal Mosimann When one is thinking about the holiday season, they often think about lights, gifts, good food and so much more. For most, the holidays have fond memories with friends and family. It’s a time of hope...