Did you know that more than 50% of people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their lifetime?
Talking about mental health normalizes the idea that it’s okay to not be okay.
Encourage everyone in your family to share how they’re feeling and remind them that there’s always help and support if they need it.
The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 at 988.
49.5% of adolescents have had a mental health disorder at some point in their lives.
For years, there’s been negative stigma surrounding mental illness. But the truth is many people live with a mental health disorder (oftentimes undiagnosed), including teenagers.
One of the best ways to fight the mental health stigma is to normalize it by talking about it often. You can decide when to have conversations with your kids, but the sooner you do it, the easier it is for them to break the stigma so they can be mentally healthy.
See four tips to help fight the stigma today.
A teen dies by suicide in our country every hour and a half, and for every death, there are 15-25x as many attempts. These numbers are shockingly high, especially because suicide is preventable and there is treatment available to help reduce suicidal thoughts and behavior.
Anyone can be at risk for suicide: your neighbor who always says “hi”, a classmate who gets all A’s, a dedicated member of your church, someone who posts happy photos on Instagram, and maybe even your teen.
One of the best ways to prevent suicide is to know the warning signs.
Trauma is the lasting emotional response that results from living through a distressing event. This varies from person to person because an event may be more traumatic for some and not at all for others.
Traumatic events such as abuse, neglect, or disrupted attachment; a serious accident; being the victim of or witnessing violence; sudden unexpected loss; or living through a natural disaster or war can impact someone at any point in their life.
Find hope after trauma by hearing stories from survivors and learning more from experts.
This resource page will prepare you with everything you need to host a Mental Health Café in your community.
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer —three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. QPR saves lives by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training.
This handout is intended as a useful prompt to facilitate cognitive restructuring—the process of helping individuals overcome their biases and think in a ‘balanced’ way.
The Window of Tolerance is a model which helps develop good practice for improving and maintaining mental health and wellbeing.
Understand the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use.
Learn what trauma survivors should expect from service providers and clinicians.
Learn what compassion fatigue (also known as burnout) is and ways to cope.
Learn about post-traumatic stress disorder and how to spot the signs.
See the best ways trauma survivors can ask for trauma-informed care during recovery.
Kim is an advocate, activist, ally, constant learner, and a firm believer that everyone’s story has value, and our voices can make an impact.
Jason bounced around from home to home until he found his place with a gang, and later prison. Learn how he healed after trauma and overcame it in the darkest of times.
Jocelyn, a dedicated military wife and mom, lost her oldest son to suicide. Listen in to learn how she’s made it her life’s mission to tell her story of healing.
Learn more about how the brain responds to trauma and the benefits of being brain-informed.
Learn what intergenerational trauma is and how to break the cycle in your family.
Understand differences between the two and the symptoms of childhood trauma.
Learn the three stages of recovering from trauma and how to move towards a hopeful future.
Learn the basics of trauma, including how to not let it define you.
The Emotion Thermometers handout is a tool for helping children put a name to their feelings and rate their intensity.
If you have a teenager in the house, you’re probably familiar with silence or vague responses when you attempt conversation…
The holiday season is known as a time for gatherings and cheer. People commonly visit with family and friends numerous times for parties and large get-togethers. Some people look forward to the holiday season, but others may not feel as jolly during this time.
Eating disorders frequently emerge during adolescence but often, the symptoms aren’t what parents might expect. Unfortunately, many eating disorders go undetected and untreated because parents don’t recognize the warning signs.
Pastor Thomas shares how his faith and relationship with God helps him keep hope alive.
As a pastor, Thomas works with many people facing mental illness. He shares how faith communities can be supportive.
As director of the LGBTQA+ Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Pat sees students struggle with mental illness. She shares local and national resources to help.
An advocate and volunteer with the Yazidi community, Laila shares how she understands the ways trauma contributes to depression and anxiety.
A member of the Navajo Nation, Georgianna shares her unique struggles with substance abuse, mental health and her recovery.
Early in her college years, a traumatic incident triggered depression, anxiety, and PTSD in Sadie. With professional help, she found help and healing.
Jason experienced years of trauma and the mental health impact it had. He understands the pain and the hope that comes from opening up and talking about his mental health with others.
Audrey was raised by a parent with a mental illness. After seeking therapy and learning how to interact in a world better than the world she grew up in, she’s gone on to live a healthy, successful life.
1 in 5 teens will experience a mental health diagnosis and half do not receive the treatment they need.
Stigma causes people to feel ashamed for something that is out of their control.
Many adolescents experience positive mental health, but an estimated 49.5% of adolescents have had a mental health disorder at some point in their lives.
False beliefs about mental illness can cause significant problems.
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Suicide impacts almost everyone directly or indirectly. Hearing about it from a trusted source, like a parent or caregiver will assist your child with the right information help them speak to others about it accurately.
Rates of anxiety and depression in children have increased in the last decade. Learn the symptoms and how to talk with your kids about their anxious thoughts.
Mental health is just as important as physical health. With school starting again, they may have anxiety or feel worried so it’s a great time to check in and see how they are doing.
Though experiencing anxiety is a common place for a lot of people, the way that those feelings are outwardly expressed can vary greatly from one person to another…
Isn’t summer supposed to be fun and relaxing? If you’ve got summer depression, it isn’t. Here’s what you need to know about summer depression.
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Webinar: Explore some of the misconceptions about serving people experiencing mental health struggles and discuss the realities of becoming a welcoming church.
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Positive thinking helps with stress management and can even improve your health. Practice overcoming negative self-talk with examples provided.
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“When simply watching someone makes your heart feel as if it could explode right out of your chest, you really should let that person know…
Information regarding COVID-19 can be especially overwhelming for young adults with updates coming out constantly. Collegexpress created this guide of resources for young adults to find the information they need…
Many teens are aware of their unhealthy habits that are leading to a decline in their health. They are sleep deprived and stressed- negatively impacting their lives…
Five stressed, sleep deprived, yet energetic teens sit down and talk about the struggles that come with being a teenager. Is high school really as bad as everyone says?
WRAP (Wellness Recover Action Plan) is a wellness support group for young high schoolers. “WRAP helps youth feel better, manage challenges, improve quality of life, decrease and prevent troubling feelings and behaviors, and plan and achieve life goals.”
The coronavirus has affected us all, it has shut down schools, work places, and is changing our daily lives as we know it. As of right now the future is filled with uncertainty. With that being said there is a lot of confusion…
Your children may be feeling heightened emotions during the pandemic because of the social isolation from their friends. Don’t give up. There are ways to encourage them…
If you are a parent with anxiety, you may not be able to control the genetics of passing your anxiety down to your children. What you can control is the environment you raise them in…
Parents must take care of themselves in order to benefit their own families. Child Mind Institute shares a few self-care practices you can do as a parent like prioritizing healthy choices and reconnecting with things you enjoy…
Children may be holding on to negative feelings. It’s vital to encourage your child to think more realistically to help protect them later in life…
Physical diseases have no stigma. It’s easy for people to show they care by bringing casseroles to affected families. Similarly, we want behavioral health disorders to be “casserole diseases” like physical ailments are. We named our brief newsletter, “The Casserole Bite.” Click here to find past issues.
Call 988 for suicide or mental health emergency. Call 911 for medical or police emergencies. For a comprehensive list of Lincoln Resources go to your App Store and check out MyLink. The Alcohol and Drug services are listed under ‘Health’.
The coronavirus may also have implications for your mental health…
Our “Gatekeepers” are licensed professional therapists who are also people of faith. They may be able to help you directly or know the right professional to refer you to.
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NRC Health did a study on how COVID-19 has affected people’s mental health across all generations.
Grief can be hard to deal with…
Life sometimes doesn’t go as planned…
Marijuana can have several negative implications for your health…
Are you a parent worried your teen may be suffering from depression?
Parents! Here’s a list of ideas of how to entertain your young teen while social distancing at home.
Parents! Here’s a list of ideas of how to entertain your kid while social distancing at home.
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The teen years can be difficult. Sometimes you need help navigating them, and Boys Town is here to help…
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Unsure if your child is getting the right amount of sleep they need to be successful?
Does your child feel some hesitation going to school?
The wave of emotions kids bring may take you by surprise, leaving you unsure of how to react.
Nebraska Needs You is a community-wide social media campaign focused on promoting hope, resilience and connectedness among rural youth in Nebraska
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When you see signs of anxiety in your child, don’t wait…
Children as young as two are developing mental health problems because of smartphones and tablets…
Anxiety and depression in children have been increasing over the years.
A podcast for teens made by teens where they discuss how to navigate life in high school…
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CenterPointe helps the people they serve get better, sooner, for longer.
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This article shares the findings of the Crisis Text Line from analyzing 75 million texts to pinpoint …
This video explains the mission behind LOSS and who they serve.
HOPE Squads are peer-to-peer suicide prevention programs. Student members of the squads …
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This article from Forbes offers solutions to staying calm in high-anxiety situations.
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