September is Suicide Prevention Month. For many of us, this calls to mind loved ones we’ve lost to suicide and all we’ve learned about suicide in the wake of that loss.
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Se ha dicho que criar a un niño es labor de todos, y este manual es nuestro intento de ser una ayuda virtual para usted, para ayudarlo en un momento particularmente difícil en su vida, un momento en el que podría sentir que no hay ayuda para usted.
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An 88-page guide to figuring out whether your child is depressed, ways to communicate and support your child, where to turn for help and how to find a therapist.
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Are you worried about your child? This simple guide will help you start a productive conversation with your child, and will prepare you to listen and support your child effectively.
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Especially during the pandemic, it can be hard to tell what is typical teen behavior and when it would be beneficial to see a professional. For suggestions on places to look for help in answering this question, inside Pelham schools and outside, read more here.
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This brochure is full of helpful coping skills you can try when you’re feeling overwhelmed. Doing one or two of the things in this brochure can keep stress under control now, so you can sort out the bigger issues later.
Read MoreLearn to identify cognitive distortions — negative thinking patterns that can have significant impacts on our emotions, behaviors, and world views — and to change them.
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The Youth Mental Health Project is a grassroots nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate, empower, and support families and communities to better understand and care for the mental health of our youth.
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Covid-19 is, to put it mildly, wreaking havoc on our mental health, and on our relationships. The brutal combination of uncertainty, isolation, forced togetherness, financial stress, lack of childcare help and limitation on our activities can feel overwhelming.
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As the pandemic continues, many people are starting to worry about mental health as much or even more than physical health.
Read MoreThis incredibly powerful piece in the New York Times was written by a junior in high school as she reflects on the suicide death of a friend.
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At this extremely difficult time managing anxiety and stress levels during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be looking for mental health support for yourself or a loved one. Once you decide, you may be concerned about the cost. Pelham Together has researched a number of provider options in lower Westchester County, including the insurance they accept.
Read MoreThe process of finding a “therapist” can be overwhelming. Even the term “therapist” is unclear — many different professionals are licensed to provide therapy. By breaking the process down into several steps, and explaining terminology, we hope to facilitate your search for a qualified therapist who is right for you.
Read MoreDr. Luthar was in Pelham last June to talk about the results of Pelham’s youth health study. She told us then that “high achievement culture” was now considered a risk factor contributing to youth substance use, rule-breaking, anxiety and depression. Now it’s making its rounds in the news.
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Getting help for a young person with a mental health disorder or a substance use problem is hard. It’s even harder when these disorders occur in the same person.
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Signs of anxiety and depression are hard to identify, especially in young kids. This article has some tips.
Read MoreMental health awareness, treatment, and resources can change lives so that everyone stands a fighting chance. No one is immune, and we all can make and support connections that can save lives. Words from a mental health professional right here in Pelham....
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Each year, more than 41,000 individuals die by suicide, leaving behind their friends and family members to navigate the tragedy of loss. In many cases, friends and families affected by a suicide loss (often called “suicide loss survivors”) are left in the dark. Too often the feelings of shame and stigma prevent them from talking openly.
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