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Suicide can be hard to talk about; it’s uncomfortable, scary, and a difficult topic to approach. This past September was National Suicide Prevention Month, a month that holds meaning to not only me but many people across the world as well. Whether you have struggled with suicidality yourself, or know someone who has, it can still be a hard concept to understand fully. This blog may be triggering, so please read with caution. Suicide affects millions of people each and every y

It’s nearing the end of another year and with 2019 quickly approaching it's safe to say virtually everyone has some form of social media. Whether it be Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc, we are all connected with our phones and this online world. This online world that we call social media can be a great place to share your life, connect with family and friends, meet new people, etc. It’s great for networking and even becoming famous! But with all the positive aspect

Being a teenager can be pretty stressful. Peer pressure, schoolwork, romances, and extracurricular activities are tasks which can keep a teen constantly on the go with little time for relaxation. So, what happens when life is simply too much? When teens are intensely stressed, they are at greater risk of self-harm and even suicide. Earlier this year, USA Today reported that the rate of teenage suicide doubled from 2008 to 2015. In July, Houston Public Media revealed an offici

We've all heard the word so now let's explore what stigma means, why is it harmful, and how do we overcome it? The Merriam-Webster defines stigma as “a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.” To stigmatize someone with a mental health condition is to mislabel and mistreat them with shame and disrespect. In truth, stigma arrives in countless forms such as ridicule, banter, prejudice, discrimination, harassment, and intimidation. Stigmat