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During the COVID-19 health crisis, there has been a resurgence in substance use and a significant increase in mental health issues. Experts agree the impact will linger long after COVID-19 has ended. The American workforce is buckling under the weight of mounting stress stemming from the pandemic.
Managing work and home life can feel a lot like balancing on a tightrope. With personal and professional roles to juggle it’s easy to become overwhelmed and drop the ball in some areas. The concept of work-life balance is a critical one, and it’s important to recognize our work and home lives aren’t in opposition to each other.
It’s the time of year when Cupid releases an arsenal of arrows aimed at our hearts, enamoring us with the idea of sharing a close bond with a significant other. With so much focus on our romantic relationships, have you taken time to focus on your most important relationship- the one with yourself?
Before the clock struck midnight on January 1st, many of us sipped one last drink, smoked one last cigarette, or binged one last decadent dessert
Responding to people at risk for suicide is never easy. But you can be prepared by knowing who to contact in your workplace if a
Unfortunately, suicide is a common occurrence. Every 12 minutes, someone passes away from suicide, making it the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. This
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Student Assistance Program (SAP) & Outpatient Counseling
Maddox*, an elementary-aged student, struggled with anger outbursts, physical aggression, and difficulties with problem-solving. After spending years off-and-on in therapy seeking treatment with various providers only to remark that “none seemed to want to listen,” Maddox’s parents sought SAP services through their district.
Today, Maddox is completing his SAP sessions and moving towards outpatient counseling. He has reduced his anger outbursts and has learned skills to help him successfully navigate challenging days.