By Hannah Maine --- Self-harm is defined as any act of deliberately causing injury to one’s body, without intent to die. Often, self-harm occurs in the form of cutting. Self-harm is not a suicide attempt or an indicator that the person feels suicidal. It’s important to recognize the difference in ...
By Ivy Loney, DBH, LMSW --- Bipolar Disorder often starts in late adolescence or early adulthood and effects a little over 4% of the population. Let’s break down the word bipolar, bi means two. Polar means opposite. Think of the North and South Pole. They are on opposite sides of ...
By Nikki Kontz --- This holiday season, being present, instead of giving presents, could be the best gift you give yourself and others. During the weeks leading up to schools’ holiday breaks, calls typically increase on our crisis hotline. Our callers are teens, who simply need a listening ear to ...
By Dr. Jennifer Nevels, NMD --- Having your period is a natural occurrence and the very sign of it welcomes womanhood. Many girls when first cycling choose to use pads because the idea of using a tampon may feel weird to them. Tampon use may be of interest to a ...
By Kathryn Tiffany, MS LAC When I get depressed I don’t want to eat at all, why is this? Sometimes when you are depressed, your appetite suppresses and you may have little motivation to prepare balanced meals. You can also become more lethargic so this leads to a decrease in ...