Western Tidewater Community Service Board Blog
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Am I Actually Depressed? I Feel Like My Problems Are Not Serious Enough
When you’re struggling with your mental health, you might wonder if your problems are “real” or “serious enough.” It seems like everyone has a mental illness these days, so how do you know if you really have depression or another mental health condition – or if your problems aren’t actually all that bad?
Is Mental Health Just a Trend?
The last few years have seen a rapid increase in the discussion of mental health online, especially on the social media platform TikTok. You might wonder why it seems like everyone has a mental health condition now. Why didn’t we all have depression or anxiety 10, 20 or 50 years ago? Are all these people just faking it for attention? And is this mental health obsession just a passing trend?
What To Do if My Loved One Refuses Help for Their Mental Health?
This time of year can be exciting, but for many, the fun and joy of the holiday season can be disrupted by seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a condition usually triggered by shorter days and cooler weather. What can you do when you notice a loved one suffering from SAD or another mental health condition?
Why Do People With SMI Like Bipolar Disorder or Schizophrenia Stop Taking Their Meds?
Individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia often stop taking their medications at some point. There are several common reasons behind this. If someone you know has stopped taking their mental health medications, it’s important to take the time to understand why. This can help you to figure out how you can help.
Starting Over – Becoming Clean After a Relapse
Sometimes life feels like such a struggle, and that’s especially true when it comes to fighting addiction. Making the decision to recover makes you feel so powerful. Maybe that’s why a relapse makes you feel powerless. And why, afterwards, getting back on track seems impossible, or even pointless. But you should know that, even if you’ve relapsed, you’re still doing a great job. You made the choice to fight and change your life, and every time you get back up and try again, you’re proving that you’re committed to that decision.
10 Signs of Mental Illness Not To Ignore
While it’s absolutely not your fault if someone you know dies by suicide, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to be vigilant for signs and prevent suicide when you can. If someone you know is showing any of the following signs, do not ignore them. You might be the one to be there for them. You might prevent a suicide.
Mental Health Support in Virginia Classrooms
At WTCSB, we offer SCIP OP – outpatient therapy services from the School Counseling Intervention Program. The program allows you to enroll your child in therapy services at school. There’s no need for an office visit – we’re in multiple schools across Suffolk, so it’s likely that your child’s school offers our services.
Why Gun Violence Awareness Month Is So Important
We know that gun violence is a major problem in the United States, but it may be worse than you think. A growing number of healthcare providers consider gun violence to be a public health issue – and many are calling it an ‘epidemic’.
Have a Happier Pride Month – 7 Places the LGBTQ+ Community Can Get Mental Health Help in and Around Suffolk, Virginia
Although the LGBTQ+ community has won many rights over the years, we still have farther to go when it comes to creating true equity. There are many reasons a lot of LGBTQ+ people struggle with their mental health, including the challenges and threats the community still faces today.
The Stigma Around Mental Illness for Christians
For decades there has been a debate regarding the stigma around mental illness for Christians. For centuries, people have considered mental health treatment and Christianity as two separate fields with no relationship between them. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experiences mental illness in a given year. That’s 43.8 million people, or 18.5% of the population. And 64% of Americans identify as Christian, making it likely that mental illness affects this large population.
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