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10 Questions to ask about Mental Health Insurance Coverage

Who isn't confused about insurance these days? It seems that every year or two companies shop around for new, cheaper, and better packages for their employees and for the company's bottom line. The downside to this is that every few years employees have to relearn what is and is not covered. When it comes to mental health coverage, we find that people are even more confused. The first step to finding out what is and is not covered under the insurance plan is to have a conversation with the human resources manager. Here are 10 helpful questions that you can ask to become familiar…...Read More

September 21st is World Alzheimer’s Day

Let's honor the people that fight against this disease every day - and become a hero yourself by helping to raise awareness.

The Alzheimer's Association has a three step awareness plan.

Let's all do our part!

1. Meet Heroes. "From trekking to the top of a mountain to sharting a support group for young adults, these heroic individuals have decided the End of Alzheimer's Starts with them. Get inspired by their actions."

2. Go Purple on September 21st. "Raise awareness by wearing purple on Sept. 21, Alzheimer's Action Day; then turn Facebook purple by changing your profile picture to…...Read More

9/11 A Day We Will Never Forget

9/11/2001

A day Americans will never forget. We were victims of terrorism on that day. Terrorism seeks to hold a society or government hostage by fear of destruction and harm. That is exactly what happened to our nation as the two World Trade Center towers collapsed, the Pentagon was hit, and airplanes went down destined for destruction.

The lose was tremendous as a nation and as individuals. This set off a chain of psychological events and feelings of fear, helplessness, vulnerability, and grief.

Now it's 10 years later and Americans continue to cope with the devastating losses that occurred. Watching TV…...Read More

IS PATH WARM: Mnemonic Device for Suicide Warning Signs

September 4 - 10th is National Suicide Prevention Week. How will you do your part this week?

Suicide not only affects the person who commits the act but also friends and family of those individuals. As a community, we should take the time to learn the warning signs of someone who may be about to attempt suicide. According to the APA, the warning signs are: 

• "Talks about committing suicide
• Has trouble eating or sleeping
• Exhibits drastic changes in behavior
• Withdraws from friends or social activities
• Loses interest in school, work or hobbies
• Prepares for death by…...Read More