Month: July 2018

What to Say to Someone With a Mental Health Issue

What to Say to Someone With a Mental Health Issue

In 2016, an estimated 3.1 million American youth aged 12 to 17 had at least one major depressive episode; and in 2014, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that approximately 1.3 million teenagers suffered from a substance abuse disorder. As a result, 

Improving Your Wellbeing

Improving Your Wellbeing

Wellbeing is defined as the ability to adapt to change, deal with the normal stresses of life and respond to trauma, work productively and contribute to your community. Best known for its public opinion polls, Gallup has studied Americans’ wellbeing since the mid-20th Century. Its 

Social Media and Helping a Friend in Need

Social Media and Helping a Friend in Need

If you someone you know is placing distressing content on Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, it may be a sign that he or she needs help. Be aware of stories, posts, photos or videos that include themes of feeling alone, hopeless, isolated, useless or that