10 Things to Know About Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Colleen Bridger, MPH, PhD, was named assistant city manager in July 2019 for San Antonio. She oversees the Health, Parks …
Category: Dealing with Crisis
When work and life don’t balance, serious life crises can trigger a cascade of employment problems—unless you know how to handle them
I’ll never forget the morning my son went to juvenile detention. I was conducting a community general education advisory board …
A Parent’s Guide To Battling Teen Suicide
A suicide epidemic currently exists among teens. In fact, you’ve probably heard many startling statistics, such as that suicide is …
Securing Your Safety Net: How Collaborating With Your Child On A Crisis Plan Can Keep All Of You Safe
That November morning started like any other. I was making pancakes in the kitchen while my 7-year-old daughter and 9-year-old …
Feeling Gratitude In A Valley Of Shadows: What One Mother Has Gained From Her Son’s Serious Mental Illness
In November 2010, I celebrated my first Thanksgiving as a full time single parent of a very special boy who …
How Military Parents Miss The Warning Signs Of Mental Illness In Their Kids
“I can’t believe I didn’t see this sooner.” It’s an agonizing moment when you realize your child is possibly dealing …
After A Suicide Attempt: How To Support The Child And The Family
Suicide attempts among teenagers are on the rise, and too often we hear heartbreaking stories in the news of children …
How To Afford Mental Health Treatment
Navigating the sometimes-complicated pathways to get to the right care for a child experiencing mental health issues can be frustrating. …
You’re Not Alone: Finding A Support System When Your Child Struggles With Mental Illness
When children are sick with physical illnesses like cancer, the entire community rallies around the family. Friends bring casseroles, offer …
What Is A Good Post-Treatment Plan?
As a psychotherapist, I’ve seen what it like is to be a concerned parent of a child with a mental …
