Seeking solutions on how to cope and/or lead others during an extended, uncertain pandemic? Join Family & Children’s Services for a brief 30-minute “Friends of F&CS” Zoom chat hosted by F&CS staff including Dr. Stevan Lahr, medical director of F&CS Psychiatry programs. Many TV viewers in the Northeast Oklahoma watch Dr. Lahr on recurring KOTV…
Racial trauma refers to the stressful impact or emotional pain of one’s experience with racism and discrimination. Those exposed to racially traumatic events may experience posttraumatic symptoms similar to survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Symptoms may include depression, increased use of alcohol consumption, health complications, and decreased self-esteem. Family & Children’s Services can…
This summer, road trips surge amid a worldwide pandemic. Studies have shown that taking vacations is good for one’s mental health. According to CNBC, this year, 46 million Americans say they plan to hit the open road in a recreational vehicle (RV), up from 25 million in 2019, as coronavirus lockdowns force travel lovers to look closer to home for their summer getaway. …
The FCC has approved rules to establish ‘988’ as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number to help Americans in crisis connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors including the F&CS COPES crisis hotline. It will take about two years for changes to go into effect. In the meantime, adults and children can call COPES…
In an effort to raise awareness of child abuse risks during these stressful times, the Tulsa Area United Way, Child Abuse Network, Parent Child Center and Family and Children’s Services have partnered with local businesses to distribute important phone numbers and website information that can help keep children safe. A comprehensive website with child abuse…
