Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people between ages 10 and 24, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That is much higher than the general population where it is the 10th leading...
Read MoreStudies show that a relatively small percentage of violent crimes are perpetrated by people with diagnosed mental health issues and that gun access - not mental health symptoms - is the primary predictor of firearm violence. "It's really just scapegoating...
Read MoreOregon will allow students to take 'mental health days' just as they would sick days, expanding the reasons for excused school absences to include mental or behavioral health under a new law that experts say is one of the first...
Read MoreWhether you like dogs, cats or some other creature, the company of animals - whether as pets or service animals - can have a profound impact on a person's quality of life and ability to recover from illnesses.Did you know:Nearly...
Read MoreWork allows you to provide for yourself and your family while also serving a purpose in the community, but when it takes over your life, it can negatively affect your health.Here are some results from Mental Health America's latest Work...
Read MoreAt Frontier Behavioral Health we are celebrating recovery and the belief that no one should be defined by their mental health diagnosis. Mental illness should no longer be something we think about in terms of maintenance over a lifetime but...
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