More often than not, when I have an anxiety attack it’s the physical symptoms that first alert me to it. My heart feels like it’s pounding out of my chest, it feels difficult to catch …

With National Depression Screening Day® approaching, learn about some statistics surrounding depression. One-third of individuals with a chronic illness experience symptoms of depression One in five 18 to 25 year olds experienced a mental illness …

The goal of National Depression Screening Day (NDSD) is to provide community-based organizations with a platform to screen for treatable and frequently co-occurring mental health disorders, including depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and …

September 15-21 marks National Wellness Week. Approximately 20 million adults in the U.S. have a mood disorder such as depression or anxiety. While mood disorders should always be evaluated by a mental health professional, there …

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a month devoted to mobilizing global action for suicide prevention through awareness-building and research efforts. Held annually, the month serves as a reminder of the lives lost to suicide each …

John Trautwein and his wife Susie founded the Will to Live Foundation after losing their 15-year-old son, Will, to suicide. The nonprofit is now thriving and helping to not only heal, but to empower a …

There are countless homeless youth enrolled in schools across the country with specific mental health needs who may be at risk. Over 1.1 million homeless children and youth were enrolled in public schools during the …

Depression affects all walks of life. For members of ethnic and racial minority communities, including Asian, Native American, African Americans and Latinos, depression is a significant public health concern. Some of the leading factors contributing …

Screening for Mental Health Founder and Medical director, Dr. Douglas Jacobs, responds to media reports surrounding the death of Robin Williams. Depression is a serious illness that can sometimes have fatal outcomes. While it is …