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Mental Health Matters

The present of presence

By Marissa La Brecque | For The Sun -- In a world that has become increasingly isolated and disconnected, it's crucial to recognize the profound impact of human connection on our health and happiness. Loneliness can make us feel powerless. Perhaps we can empower ourselves... Continue

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

By Natasha Cameron, Ph.D., PSY -- In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, it seems necessary to discuss the impact of youth suicides on the entire community. The saying we are familiar with is ‘It takes a village to raise a child’ and therefore, on the... Continue

Leaning into grief and loss

By Emily Alona, LCSW -- Exploring the depths of grief and loss can be daunting and often left unspoken. It's a complex journey that can feel overwhelming and unsettling. It used to be that we thought of grieving as a linear, five-stage process that more-or-less... Continue

Mental health issues affect everyone – including Latinos

By Eliana Martin -- Mental health problems are affecting a growing number of people, including those in Latino communities. While the overall mental health crisis is concerning, it's important to take steps to help the Latino community by examining the social, cultural, and structural issues... Continue

Looking back – the joy of learning at Hanna

By Ron Bilberry -- Hanna Academy, formerly known as Archbishop Hanna High School, will soon complete its first year of incorporating a new Career Technical Education (CTE) program. For decades, we have benefitted from wonderful art, woodshop, welding, and agricultural programs, which were offered as... Continue

Why we need to talk about men’s mental health 

By Cindy Sutton | Hanna Center -- From a very young age, men are told they must be strong. Boys are often raised within very specific conceptual frameworks regarding gender roles. Whether implicit or explicit, social  constructs define norms and expectations regarding personality traits, behaviors,... Continue

A season of grace calls for sensitivity

By Stefanie F. Smith -- The holiday season calls for us to be trauma sensitive. This time of year can be very difficult for far too many people, especially those who have survived or are surviving trauma. Family gatherings may expose survivors to those who... Continue