By next July, you can call 988 in a mental health crisis

“The need for 9-8-8 is urgent” says an advocate. By Anagha Srikanth ~ Oct 19,2020   If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, the NAMI helpline at 800-950-NAMI (6264), or the NW8 Crisis Support line at 800-282-5005. Soon, you can just […]

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Helping kids cope with loneliness during COVID-19

Social distancing is hard on kids. Understand how to help your child deal with loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic. By Mayo Clinic Staff Up until late 2019, most kids spent their days in constant interaction with friends, teachers, family and neighbors. And then the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic struck. To prevent the spread of […]

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20 Tips for Building Resilience

Resilience is what helps us thrive regardless of the curveballs life throws our way. Some of us are born more resilient than others, but everyone can get better at it. Here’s how. By Amit Sood, MD at Everyday Help We are all strong in different ways. Some of us keep a cool head in any […]

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