As the parent or loved one of a young adult with mental illness, you may have witnessed the absence of hope that is so often prevalent with these disorders. It can be painful to watch someone lose hope and believe they are worthless and have nothing to live for. Hope is an important part of [...]

Since 1949, May has been recognized as Mental Health Month, a time for those with mental illness and their loved ones and friends to reflect on their experience and offer encouragement, support, and educational resources to others in need. The advocacy group Mental Health America has launched a May campaign called “Do More for 1 [...]

Launched in the early nineties by several groups across the United States, the first week of May was officially declared a national awareness celebration in 2004 by the National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health. The goal of this event is to increase awareness and understanding of mental health issues that youth face on [...]