Navigate stress through holiday season
Holidays can be both festive and stressful. For those suffering from mental illness, this time of year can exacerbate symptoms including hallucinations and an increase in substance abuse, depression and…
FCS campaign highlights depression awareness
With mental health conditions among adults on the rise, Family & Children’s Services (FCS) launched an awareness campaign to educate and inform audiences about depression and the importance of seeking…
Brian learned that he wasn’t alone
I have suffered from depression my whole life. My mother ran an organized, calm home. My father was an alcoholic, but it didn’t really become an issue until I was…
Joelle’s Story
The bald spots dotting Joelle’s* head were an outward sign of her inner turmoil. Sixteen-year-old Joelle was so wracked with anxiety, she’d taken to pulling out her hair by the handful.…
Teen Suicide: Shyla
“I just want to die,” are words Ann Jenkins, clinical director of COPES, and her team hear quite often. More and more frequently, the ones saying they’re ready to quit…