According to the CDC, suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 15-29. The stigma around suicide can make it scary to bring the topic of suicide up to a teen, just like talking about sex and drugs.
Recently, a friend alerted me to “National Love is Kind Day” which happens in July. It is a day to celebrate independence from domestic abuse (DA).
Being sensitive to culture is an important ethical issue for therapists. Typically, when people think of culture, they usually think of ethnicity. Religion, which is a guiding force in many people’s lives, is usually overlooked.
Mental health affects everyone regardless of identity, yet identity can greatly influence one’s access to mental health care.