You may think it’s an interesting collaboration, but crisis response counselors are now partnering with cops. Why? Well, it’s estimated that around 20% of police calls involve a mental health crisis, and that statistic continues to grow. 84% of law enforcement...
While our adult lives are full of their own stress and responsibilities, childhood isn’t exactly a walk in the park. Children are learning new information all the time, being tested on it, changing schools and neighborhoods, going through changes, encountering...
Becoming a foster parent is a big step – for you and the child. But before you decide to take in a foster child, be sure you’re in the process of mastering some necessary parenting skills. To help you prepare, here’s some key skills needed to master...
When you’re at the hospital, doctors have processes in place to make sure you receive the right medication at the right time. But when you’re at home, you have a lot going on, which makes it difficult to keep things straight on your own. Here are some tips for...
Our days are packed with work, kids and household tasks, so we often neglect the thing that’s most important to us: self-care. Why is it the most important thing? Because if you take care of yourself, you will be a better you, and a better you will be better at work,...
A strong community can definitely have a positive effect on your mental health. It can provide a sense of belonging and social connection. It can also add meaning and purpose to your life. How can a strong community be built? A strong community can be built through...
