The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released their updated suicide mortality rates in November 2018, compiling data collected from 1997-2017. According to their findings, suicide mortality rates have increased 33% amongst all ages ranging from 10 to 74 in males and females (H. Hedegaard, A. Curtin, & M. Warner, 2018) Being aware of […]
The Stigma of Mental Illness in the Black/African American Community
Where can mental illness stem from as it relates to the Black/African American community? “My mom and dad ‘beat’ me whenever I did something wrong and I came out just fine!”. “I lost many of my childhood friends to some act of violence, that I witnessed, but I made it out and I’m just fine!”.“This […]
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
In recent news, the state of Illinois is under fire regarding the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) prolonging the stay of children, in their custody, in child psychiatric units past their stabilization period due to the lack of placement availability. The argument arising is, “how are these unnecessary extended stays in psychiatric units […]