Older adults face unique risk factors for suicide, including physical health challenges, cognitive changes, social isolation, and existential concerns. Insight Counseling Centers partnered with Mental Health America of the MidSouth to offer a free training on suicide prevention specific to the older adult population. The training is recorded, so you can watch it whenever you want!
Did you know August is National Make-A-Will Month? Why is this important? An often-quoted study by Caring.com reveals only about 32% of Americans say they actually have a will. National Make-A-Will Month is an opportunity to consider the importance of creating or updating a will.
How do you keep anxiety at bay? Perfectionism, procrastination, people-pleasing, overthinking, repeatedly checking your phone, and stomach issues can all be symptoms that anxiety is hiding under the surface. Although many people experience anxiety, it’s not normal. At the same time, our negative emotions, like anxiety, are not bad – they’re just pieces of information that something important is going on. Insight therapist, Joshua Medeiros, points a spotlight on anxiety and shares encouragement for how to use it to benefit our lives.
Kids are taking risks online, yet they're scared to take risks socially and academically in the real world. Parents are struggling to curb their own Internet usage and to know when is the right time to give their children a phone. In this video, Insight therapist, Hailley White, shares how you can protect and guide your kids in today's world.