Jim Lemon of the East Texas Behavioral Health Network was recently recognized as Citizen of the Year by the Deep East Texas Branch of the National Association of Social Workers for his community development work with area gardens which support sustainability and foster healthy living. Lemon recently visited with KTRE at one of these gardens […]
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Woman Survives Bipolar, Suicidal Thoughts with Burke’s Help
Carolyn doesn’t mince words when explaining what Burke has meant to her. “Without Burke, I’d be dead.” She was tired, bitter and except for the elderly father she cared for, estranged from most of her family. For the better part of 10 years, she says, “my life was in shambles.” Burke Counselor Cindy Carswell agrees, […]
Burke Employee Shares Her Story of Overcoming Depression and Helps Others Do the Same
Burke mental health specialist Meghan Spivey sat down with KTRE recently to share her incredible and courageous story. Check out the story (and some pictures) on KTRE’s website, or watch the video below. By Caroline Manning (KTRE- LUFKIN, TX) Depression is an illness that can affect anyone, even the happiest of people. “Growing […]
Nacogdoches Cancer Survivor Doesn’t Let Blindness, Epilepsy Deter His Dreams
On February 26, KTRE TV Channel-9 featured Kevin Wilson in its weekly Survivor Series. Kevin is a true survivor; he tackled cancer at the young ages of 7 and 8 and continues to excel past any physical limits. He is legally blind and has had brain tumors, spinal tumors, scoliosis, hydrocephalus, and epilepsy among others. Kevin has succeeded in […]
Social Media and Mental Health
Does social media cause depression? Can it make an episode of depression harder to overcome? A recent Medium article addresses this concern. The writer, Kati Krause reports deleting her Facebook app as “a panicked intervention by reason to prevent my out-of-control animal instinct from doing further harm to myself.” Alternatively, could social media help you […]
Peer Specialists Explained
Our friends at Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health at the University of Texas have posted a great animated video that explains the role that peer specialists can play for people managing a mental illness. If you’ve worked with a peer specialist, you know how helpful and comforting they can be when navigating your way […]