October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Being bullied is a traumatic experience that has long lasting effects, which can damage school performance and self-esteem and cause or worsen anxiety, depression and substance abuse. According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 33 percent of middle …

October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 20 percent of people experiencing homelessness have a serious mental illness, 37 percent of inmates in state and federal prisons have a diagnosed mental condition, and 70 percent …