Teen Suicide Prevention Awareness

According to a study by the World Health Organization in 2016, suicide was the second leading cause of death among people ages 15-29. Suicide is a complicated topic that has caused devastation in the lives of many families. It’s important to understand the warning signs of suicide in order to seek proper help. Demonstrating suicide prevention awareness…

The psychological effects of bullying are often overlooked, despite how frequently acts of bullying occur in schools and over the internet. It’s a hard topic to bring up, let alone define, as individual experiences with bullying are complicated and difficult to address. But that does not mean that the reality of its damage to the…

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that pops up around the same time every year. It is often associated with winter and a lack of sunlight, but Seasonal Affective Disorder symptoms can actually show up in any season. Though less common than the winter months, it is possible to have SAD in…

PTSD can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any age. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can occur after someone has either personally or tangentially experienced a traumatic event that involves death or threat of death, serious injury or threat of serious injury, or sexual violation. The symptoms of PTSD can be present immediately, or they can remain dormant and…

Too often, people who are struggling with mental illness or a mental health disorder feel so very alone. The fact is, most people are not suffering alone; their loved ones are suffering along with them. You are also not alone in your recovery—Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is here to help. Join us and reach out…

When you are dealing with a mental health disorder and a substance abuse problem, you often feel very alone, but you are not: 10% of people in the U.S. have experienced substance use disorder; this translates into approximately 23 million people. The 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that 7.9 million people have co-occurring conditions, meaning…

Suicide is a tragedy that affects many people, from those at risk to the people in their lives. Just as everyone in the life of someone at risk of suicide is affected by it, each person can also play a role in helping to prevent it. Suicide is not inevitable. It is often the culmination…

Promoting mental wellness among young people is a critical issue and top priority for parents, teachers, and others involved in their lives. Identifying areas associated with mental wellness that each individual can strengthen is key to maintaining strong lifelong mental health. This is especially important for teens and adolescents or any individuals who tend to have more…