guest post by Wade Sorochan Mental Health as Part of Total Health Good mental health is a vital part of overall good health and well-being. It is just as important to maintain good mental health as it is to maintain good physical health. There is no health without mental health. Supporting Someone with a Mental…

Why don’t people who are suicidal seek help when in crisis? It’s a good question. One group of people who usually won’t ask for help are men. There are several reasons of course, but it all boils down to stigma. Stigma keeps men silent. This is where Men Heal comes in. Men Heal is a mental health…

Your friend just told you that he or she self-harms. How should you react? What should you say? What can you do if your friend hasn’t said anything but you think he/she might be self-injuring? Here’s 8 things you can do when a friend self-injures: Stay calm. Don’t panic or over-react. That will just increase…

Erin Farkas (no relation) is a smart, articulate young woman with a simple goal. She wants to help other young people who are fighting depression. In 2014, Erin posted a Youtube video talking about her struggles with anxiety, depression, self-harm and bullying. “It’s taken me a long time to get the courage to do this,…

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