International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is November 18, 2017
In 1999, Senator Harry Reid, a survivor of his father ’s 1972 suicide, introduced a new resolution into the US Senate. With its passage, the US Congress designated the Saturday before Thanksgiving as National Survivors of Suicide Day - an awareness day that reaches out to thousands of people who have lost a loved one to suicide.National Survivors of Suicide Day has evolved into a global awareness day called International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day thanks to theAmerican Foundation of Suicide Prevention. Sometimes called " Survivor Day, " this November 17th will find children and adults aff...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - November 2, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness campaigns awareness days depression suicide Source Type: blogs
October 10th is World Mental Health Day
October 10th 2017 marks the 25th anniversary ofWorld Mental Health Day.An awareness day that is celebrated around the world to shine a light on the importance of mental health.This year ' s theme ismental health in the workplace. Linkhere to read about 9 workplace mental health statistics that show why this year ' s theme is so important. #WorldMentalHealthDay. (Source: Dr. Deborah Serani)
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - October 10, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness campaigns awareness days mental health Source Type: blogs
October 1-7 2017 is Mental Health Awareness Week
October 1st - 7th 2017 is Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in the United States and Canada. Since 1990, mental health advocates across North America have joined together during the first full week of October to sponsor awareness, create outreach and provide screenings in the name of mental health.Also sponsored this week isNational Depression Screening Day on October 9th and World Mental Health Day on October 10th. Mental health, a component of well-being, is just as essential as physical health and spiritual health. Learn how to take action, find support and dilute stigma by rea...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - October 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: anxiety awareness days depression healthcare mental health prevention treatment. Source Type: blogs
September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day
Every year, more than 800,000 people die by suicide and up to 25 times as many make a suicide attempt. Behind these statistics are the individual stories of those who have, for many different reasons, questioned the value of their own lives.Each one of these individuals is part of a community. Some may be well linked in to this community, and have a network of family, friends and work colleagues or school mates. Others may be less well connected, and some may be quite isolated. Regardless of the circumstances, communities have an important role to play in supporting those who are vulnerable.This sentiment is reflected in t...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - September 8, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness campaigns depression facts and figures suicide Source Type: blogs
What to Say When Calling 911 for a Mental Health Emergency
Mental health emergencies that are critical require immediate intervention. When self-harm, suicidal risk or violence is evident, calling 911 is THE best intervention. Often, I ' m asked what kinds of things to say when calling 911. Here are some tips that are recommended by theNational Alliance on Mental Illness.When calling 911, try to remain calm and make the call out of earshot from your loved one. As the call connects, identify who you are, and then the location of the emergency. Give the street address, cross streets." My name is John Smith. I ' m at 10 Oak Street. Closest cross street is Acorn. "Describe t...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - August 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: 911 prevention tips Source Type: blogs
Stigma and Mental Illness
There are five levels of stigma that can affect your daily living experiences if you have a mental health disorder. Stigmatizing beliefs occur on a personal level, in the general public, within professions, via labels and by associative connections.1. Self Stigma is the self-blame you attach to your identity as being someone who has depression. Whether it ' s your personal or professional identity, you attach negative self-beliefs about your abilities or worthiness. These pessimistic beliefs can become such a part of your thinking style that you become passive and accepting of their ...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - July 20, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: stigma Source Type: blogs
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July isMinority Mental Health Awareness Month. This awareness day was named after mental health activist and authorBebe Moore Campbell - and focuses on building awareness about the importance of mental wellness and effective mental health care for minorities. According to research, minorities are less likely to receive a mental health diagnosis, less likely to receive treatment for mental illness, have less access to and availability of mental health services and often receive a poorer quality of mental health care. More specifically:The percentage ofBlack and Latino children who use ment...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - July 5, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness campaigns awareness days mental health minorities Source Type: blogs
June is Men's Health Month
The purpose of Men ’s Health Month is to increase the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This awareness month encourages health care providers, public policy makers, the media, and individuals to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury. Take a lookat statistics on physical aspects of health for men andlink here for mental health facts. (Source: Dr. Deborah Serani)
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - June 26, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness campaigns healthcare men mental health self-care well-being. Source Type: blogs
June is Post Traumatic Stress Awareness Month
In order to bring greater awareness to the issue of posttraumatic stress disorder, June has been designated as PTSD Awareness Month by theNational Center for PTSD (NCPTSD). And the United States Senate has designated June 27th as National PTSD Awareness Day. PTSDis a mental health problem that can occur after an adult or child has been exposed to a traumatic event(s) such as sexual or physical assault, natural or man-made disaster, and war-related combat stress. Symptoms of PTSD include persistent intrusive thoughts and distressing dreams about the traumatic event, triggered emotional responses to ...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - June 11, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness campaigns awareness days PTSD Source Type: blogs
13 Reasons Why and Suicide Prevention
On this radio show ofPsych Up Live, listen to me,Dr. Shane Owens and host Dr. Suzanne Phillips talk about the controversial show" 13 Reasons Why " - and ways to help prevent suicide, understand the kinds of trauma teenagers experience, and other crucial aspects of this groundbreaking series. (Source: Dr. Deborah Serani)
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - June 2, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: depression teens trauma well-being. Source Type: blogs
Terrorism and Disaster Reactions
When news of a terrorist attack occurs, it can cause suffering not only to those at ground zero, but others who witness the aftermath.Watching a traumatic event unfold on television, radio, the internet or social media sets into motion a variety of psychological reactions, called Disaster Reactions. The list above shows you some of the many kinds of experiences children, teens and adults can have after a crisis. Tips for Coping with Terrorism1. Stay active Falling into passivity can worsen psychological and physical disaster reactions. Children and adults need to engage in meaningful activiti...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - May 23, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: anxiety children depression mental health parenting self-care teens terrorism Source Type: blogs
Mother's Day: For Those Who Celebrate and Those Who Mourn
Mother ' s Day is a holiday that is marked world-wide. Countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, China and Japan, just to name a few, give moms a special day shout-out on the yearly calendar.Historically,Mother ' s Day has been a day where children and other family members honor mothers or individuals who are nurturing and caretaking in maternal ways. For some, it ' s a day of celebration, of expressing one ' s love and appreciation for a mothering figure. The day is met with happiness and a full heart.However, for others,Mother ' s Day is not so easy. It can bring forth sadness, loss and ...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - May 14, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness days children holidays self-care well-being Source Type: blogs
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
.Though about 1 in 5 adults and children experience a mental health condition in their lifetime, mental illness continues to be stigmatized and misunderstood.Learn more about mental illness, stigma and ways to educate others in my TEDx talk. (Source: Dr. Deborah Serani)
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - May 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness campaigns depression mental health neuroscience suicide treatment well-being. Source Type: blogs
Depression Around the World: An Infographic
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Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - April 18, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness campaigns depression Source Type: blogs
