Reading Time: 3 MinutesNational Bullying Month: The Effects of Bullying on Mental Health “Bullying results from an unequal power dynamic – the strong attacking the weak”. -Maria Konnikova “In the past decade, headlines reporting the tragic stories of a young person’s suicide death linked in some way to bullying (physical, verbal, or online) have become regrettably common. There […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesEvery October is devoted to bringing awareness to Intimate Partner and Domestic Violence (IPDVAM). The intention is to empower our community to work towards ending gender-based violence. We all deserve to be respected, treated with dignity, and have a life free of violence. This year’s campaign theme, #Every1KnowsSome1, highlights how common domestic violence is and […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesDear Doctors, October is LGBTQ History Month, a time dedicated to acknowledging, supporting, and celebrating leaders within the LGBTQ community. It is time to step up for the LGBTQ community. It is time to be inclusive with our LGBTQ community, meaning that even if we disagree with their life choice, as doctors, it is not […]
Reading Time: 5 Minutes“October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. This year we RISE to ensure every woman has access to the screenings she needs and the support she deserves. When we RISE, we Rally in Screening Everyone.” Screening guidelines according to the U.S. Preventative Task Force […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesEvery October is devoted to bringing awareness to Intimate Partner and Domestic Violence (IPDVAM). The intention is to empower our community to work towards ending gender-based violence. We all deserve to be respected, treated with dignity, and have a life free of violence. This year’s campaign theme, #Every1KnowsSome1, highlights how common domestic violence is and […]
Reading Time: 4 Minutes“#OCDWeek began in 2009 to share knowledge and reduce stigma around OCD and related disorders. Each year in October, individuals, community groups, service organizations, and clinics around the world welcome you to shine a spotlight on the journey of those with OCD, along with their family, friends, and caregivers, by participating in this year’s theme […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesMental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) takes place annually during the first week of October to raise awareness about mental illness, fight discrimination and provide support through Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). This year’s MIAW is centered around the theme “What I Wish I Had Known,” where the focus will highlight the power of lived experiences […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesWe must always be there for each other and take steps to prevent suicide. You don’t have to be a mental health professional to make a difference. We can all do simple things to safeguard our mental health; you don’t have to do it alone. From learning the warning signs associated with suicide and actions […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesTherapy comes in all shapes and sizes, from group and family to individual and couples therapy. Some people go to therapy for treatment for substance use disorders or mental health disorders, while other people go to therapy to help them with life stressors. Therapy can also be preventative as well as treatment for a range […]
Reading Time: 5 Minutes“National Recovery Month started in 1989 and is a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible. This year, to address the nation’s growing crisis […]
