A pair of recent suicide deaths in Parkland, Fla., serve as a stark reminder of the lingering effects of trauma — and underscore the importance of providing long-term support to those who are living with its consequences. Just days after 19-year-old Sydney Aiello, who survived the mass shooting at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School …
It’s always interesting, and sometimes infuriating, to see the conversations that take place following a suicide. There’s a confusion, an unwillingness to believe that someone would end their own life, that permeates the discussion. Anthony Bourdain, a hugely successful chef and author, has died and it appears that he committed suicide. While many people are completely stunned today, …
Dr. Chat is a new monthly segment in which Segal Trials discusses various health topics within the community to provide support, insight, and education. The topic for July’s Dr. Chat is suicide. In this interview, Dr. Scott Segal discusses the warning signs, effects, and possible solutions for anyone contemplating suicide. If you or anyone you …
No one purposely sets foot on the path to addiction. Did you know it takes just 28 days to become physically dependent upon prescription pain medicine? Some addicts begin using pills legitimately for pain treatment. Using medication differently than the prescribed plan greatly increases risk for developing addiction. Other addicts start by trying prescription pills …
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. It is a month dedicated in rising awareness of suicide and the ways we as a community can prevent it. During this month, organizations all over the country are sharing resources that can help prevent suicide attempts or thoughts, and help others understand the ways they can support those …
A new report shows that 1 in 9 adolescents aged 12-17 years have experienced major depression. There’s a lot of turmoil and uncertainty in the teenage years so it’s not always easy to differentiate between depression and normal growing pains. Know that depression isn’t run of the mill moodiness. There’s no single cause of adolescent …
JK Rowling has gained global fame as the author of the popular Harry Potter series. What many don’t know is that Rowling wrote those books in a time of her life she called “rock bottom.” This was a time where she was coping with the volatile divorce of her first husband, was penniless and severely …
Do you have paranoia, or hallucinations? If you have schizophrenia, it could be a difficult journey. Watch this video on how schizophrenia affects individuals and relationships. Schizophrenia is not split-personality, it is not a “creative adaptation that an individual makes about an insane world.” Schizophrenia can affect anyone for various reasons. It is a brain …
Celebrities are normal people too, and some even have mental health issues. In this video, Dwayne Johnson, also known as “The Rock” discusses the struggle he has had with depression throughout his life. The feeling of being alone is not forever, and having faith and holding on to the positive things got him through his …
Not only is May Mental Health Awareness Month, it is also Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month! If you are pregnant or have recently given birth, you may be at risk of Perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD), which is the number one complication for women at this time. Watch this video to learn more about PMAD and …
