Social Media and Suicide Prevention
We came across this interesting article in the Huffington Post about the suicide prevention measures different social media sites have in place, and how Snapchat should catch up, and we thought it was worth sharing here to raise awareness of these features and this conversation in the tech community. Please read this excerpt, then click…
Lil’ Chris: Childhood fame, depression and suicide
One of the themes we've returned to on this blog a few times is how "having it all" doesn't necessarily equal "being happy." Noisey by Vice is doing a series on music and mental health, and their recent piece on the life and suicide of UK teen star Lil' Chris caught our eye. The ideas in…
Heroin epidemic addressed by Ohio lawmakers
There's a new bill being evaluated by Ohio lawmakers this week-- a bill that may or may not affect the heroin epidemic Ohio is in the throes of. The article excerpted below, taken from Cincinnati.com, addresses the bill and its potential shortcomings. We hope you'll read and share this article, as the heroin problem is…
Duke study shows bullying can cause lasting health problems
Bullying has been in the news a lot this week because of new studies that show its long-term effects are significant for both mental and physical health. We shared one report yesterday, and today we're sharing the below excerpt from a piece by North Carolina's WRAL on Duke University's recently published study on the lasting…
Bullying is a Serious Public Health Problem
A new study backs up what many of us already knew: that bullying has long term psychological effects on both bullies and their victims. Below is an excerpt from an article on the topic from New York Magazine's "The Cut," and we hope you'll read it and click through to the full article. If you're…
Colton Haynes and Anxiety
Another public figure coming forward recently to talk about his struggles with anxiety is actor Colton Haynes. In a feature in Entertainment Weekly, Haynes revealed that he walked away from roles on two popular television shows to prioritize his mental health. Here's an excerpt, and there's a link to the full story below. If you're…
Kristen Bell on Depression & Anxiety
We always appreciate when public figures come forward to talk about their experiences with mental health, as it shines a light on how being "successful" does not mean being immune to depression, anxiety or any mental illness. Actress Kristen Bell spoke frankly in an interview recently about her struggles with anxiety and depression, and we…
12 Uncommon Symptoms Of Depression You May Be Overlooking
This list of depression symptoms come from Quora by way of Forbes, and we thought it was worth sharing. If you click the link below the excerpt, you'll see the full list. If you're in the greater Cleveland area, and you recognize yourself or someone you love, we hope you'll reach out for an evaluation. …
Get to know Colleen Montague, LSW, LICDC
Colleen Montague obtained her undergraduate degree in Social Work at Youngstown State University and her graduate degree in Social Work, in the advanced standing program, at Cleveland State University. Colleen has experience working with adults and juveniles utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to treat co-occurring disorders. She has five years of experience working in…
