Month: June 2020

Summer Activities for Better Mental Health

Summer Activities for Better Mental Health

The lack of structure that many families experience during Summer actually can worsen anxiety. For teens, a part-time job not only teaches the importance of having a work ethic and produces income, it also helps prevent boredom. Likewise, taking additional classes and/or having an internship 

Talking to a Friend or Loved One

Talking to a Friend or Loved One

Text messages to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Disaster Distress Hotline increased by more than 1,000 percent in April 2020. The pandemic has not only caused additional barriers for individuals already experiencing mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders, but also has negatively