Mental Health - Region Five

Depression Is More Than a Weakness

Mental Health, Mental Health Supports, Military and Veterans

Many people believe that depression is something that will go away just by toughing it out. Individuals who serve in the military, or those that have served, are especially subject to the instilled demands and expectations of readiness which perpetuate the idea that...

The Growing Youth Mental Health Crisis – Why Is It Happening and What Are We Doing?

Crisis, Mental Health, Youth

You might have heard that we’re in the midst of a youth mental health crisis, but what does that mean, exactly? New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was released in March 2022, and the numbers show that U.S. youth are experiencing high...

Signs You Might Need Mental Health First Aid – And How to Get Help

Crisis, Mental Health

Compared to even a few years ago, many people now have a greater understanding of mental health and are more accepting of mental illness – but we still have a long way to go. There’s still a major stigma surrounding mental illness, especially serious mental...

Depression Is More Than a Weakness

The Growing Youth Mental Health Crisis – Why Is It Happening and What Are We Doing?

Signs You Might Need Mental Health First Aid – And How to Get Help

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Crisis Call Center is Open 24/7

Region Five

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