School Shootings and Mental Health

School Shootings and Mental Health

**Spoiler alert   Last night, I watched the movie “Mass.” It is a gut-wrenching conversation between the parents of a high school student killed in a mass shooting and the shooter’s parents. The movie depicts the anguish of both families, but I was drawn to the...
The Real Way to End Stigma about Mental Health

The Real Way to End Stigma about Mental Health

It’s time for a radical and immediate change of our understanding of the signs that may mean someone is suffering a mental health disorder. Right now, we need to stop the blaming, shaming, and judgment that are too often our first response to behavior that is...
Helping is (Usually) a Process Not an Event

Helping is (Usually) a Process Not an Event

So, you’ve stepped up to help someone in your life who is struggling with a mental health challenge. On behalf of everyone needing that help, thank you! Now, what might you expect? Sometimes, conveying “I’ve got you” means something as simple as offering encouragement...