Author Archives: JmaC

As we focus attention on mental health and suicide during National Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 7 – 13, a new national survey about mental health and suicide provides some insight on Americans’ understanding and perceptions. According to the survey, U.S. … Continue reading →

Despite many efforts and much progress, suicide continues to be a major issue across the country. Both the total number and the rate of suicides increased every year from 2005 to 2013, according to the Centers for Disease Control and … Continue reading →

A growing movement is using the semicolon, and in particular a semicolon tattoo, as a symbol of hope for people with mental illness. The Project Semicolon website describes the meaning behind the symbol: A semicolon represents a sentence the author … Continue reading →

We often focus more on treating illnesses, both physical and mental, than on staying healthy. But the absence of mental illness does not necessarily mean good mental health. What is mental health? According to the World Health Organization, mental health … Continue reading →

Recent federal laws have expanded health insurance coverage of mental health and substance use disorders, but accessing that coverage can be difficult and complicated. Many barriers still exist and challenges can vary from state to state. To enforce the law, … Continue reading →