Staying connected increasingly involves digital media these days, facebook, linked in, twitter, the options are plenty. For some struggling individuals, social media can represent a way to share the pain they are experiencing with the world around them. As this has become more prevalent, Facebook has decided to take a more proactive role. Excerpt below: “If […]
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Veterans, servicemen and women, and their families across our region can now find support at the local Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN). This network is housed at 3003 North Medford Drive and headed up by Volunteer Coordinator, Jeff Headrick, himself a former Marine (no exaggeration). MVPN was recently featured in an article in the Lufkin Daily […]
Even Oscar Knows…”We Should Talk About Suicide Out Loud.”
On Sunday, February 23, 2015, people around the world celebrated film-making by watching the 2015 Academy Awards Show. Whether you are a fan of the Oscar’s or not, many celebrities use their fame and the world spotlight to draw attention to a cause. Last night was no different. Several causes were mentioned but none more […]
Register Now To Be Part of MISSION POSSIBLE
20th Annual Conference to be held at SFA The 20th Annual Mission Possible conference will begin Thursday, March 12th, 2015 with a pre-conference event and will conclude with a full day conference on Friday, March 13th, 2015. This marks twenty years of providing an educational and networking experience for providers and the general public who […]
Wear a Silver Ribbon-Reduce Stigma
Mental illness is common in our society. One in five will be diagnosed in their lifetime and yet it is discussed in hushed tones and only when speaking of “others.” This discretion only amplifies the existence of the problem, leaving those dealing with the illness to also deal with keeping quiet about it. We, as […]
More Pastors Embrace Talk of Mental Ills
We shared an article a few weeks ago about some pastors’ reluctance to address mental health with their congregants. This article in The New York Times features some pastors that are actively seeking ways to help with the mental health needs of their community. Excerpt below: The pastor’s phone rang in the midnight darkness. A man’s […]
