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This week, CTSHealth brings awareness to volunteering...

Sexual assaults can have profound and long-lasting effects on the mental health of survivors.

CTSHealth recognizes this week as Alcohol Awareness Week to raise awareness...

World Autism Day is April 2, 2024, and this day highlights the need...

This week is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week and all week...

Developmental disabilities are a diverse group of chronic conditions that...

The quality of sleep plays a crucial role in mental health...

This week, the CTSHealth blog brings awareness to self-harm behavior.

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions characterized by...

Random acts of kindness are small, spontaneous gestures or actions...

Teen dating violence is a serious and concerning issue...

Black History Month is an annual observance and celebration that highlights...

Earlier this week, our blog featured mentorship and the importance of it.

A mentor is an experienced and knowledgeable individual who provides guidance, support, and advice to someone...

Bullying is a repeated and intentional aggressive behavior where an individual...

Human Trafficking Awareness Day is January 11th.

New Year's resolutions can have both positive and negative impacts on mental health,

The holidays can have both positive and negative effects...

Disabilities can have a significant impact on mental health,

Giving Tuesday is a global day of charitable giving that takes place on the Tuesday...

Living with diabetes or any chronic illness can have a significant impact on mental health.

Transgender individuals may face unique challenges that can impact their mental health.

This week we’re recognizing and honoring the efforts of family caregivers who provide essential care...

Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness...

ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neuro-developmental disorder that affects both children and adults.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by a pattern of persistent,...

This week, CTSHealth aims to raise awareness about mental health issues and promote mental...

Ending the stigma of mental health challenges is a complex...

This article is not a substitute for professional help, but here are some...

What Is Suicide Prevention?

September is National Suicide Prevention Month and our blogs this month will...

Sleep plays a crucial role in maintaining good mental health.

In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the need for comprehensive...

The back-to-school period can have a significant impact on kids' mental health...

Relationships can have a significant impact on mental health...

Recognizing the signs of human trafficking is crucial in identifying potential victims and intervening to help them.

You can help end human trafficking by sharing information and learning how to report it.

Summertime typically means more family time, more vacations and a little slower pace.

Last week, our blog gave the positive and negative impacts families can have on an individual’s mental health.

The blogs for the next two weeks will focus on the effect that families and family life...

PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. It is a mental health condition that can...

Minority health awareness refers to the efforts aimed at addressing the health disparities and promoting...

We celebrate Father’s Day in June so it’s also a great time to focus on men's health.

It’s June and our first blog this month is focusing on Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community.

Women's mental health awareness focuses specifically on raising awareness....

Becoming a foster parent can be an incredibly rewarding experience.

Foster care refers to the system of providing temporary care and support to children who...

There are many reasons why there is a stigma surrounding mental health, including:

Mental health refers to a person's overall psychological and emotional well-being.

Sexual assault refers to any unwanted sexual behavior or activity that is forced...

Counseling and/or therapy is a process where a trained professional, such as a counselor or therapist...

It is estimated that at least 1 in 7 children have experienced child abuse or neglect in the United States.

Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a developmental disorder that affects communication...

We’re finishing up our March theme of Self Harm Awareness with a focus this week on Alcohol Awareness.

Developmental disabilities are a group of conditions that affect an individual's physical...

Brain injury awareness is the promotion of understanding and knowledge about brain injuries,

Warning Signs and Risk Factors of Self-Harm

Self-harm is when you hurt yourself as a way of dealing with difficult feelings...

Our focus this week is on awareness of eating disorders.

Have you ever done something nice for someone, “just because”?

10 Ways To Build Your Self Esteem

Self esteem is how we describe our overall sense of worth or the value that we place upon ourselves.

We tend to think of play as something solely for children, but really anyone at any age can benefit from play.

Our focus this week is on bullying and the damaging effect it can have on mental health.

Engaging in a self-care routine has been clinically proven to reduce

Our January theme is Mental Wellness with the mentoring being the focus of our first week.

Leaving the abusive relationship and situation is just the first step.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

When are emotions or thoughts normal and when are they a problem?

It’s normal for teenagers to be moody at time, but when are a teen’s mood swings a sign of something more?

Adolescence isn’t an easy time for parents.

Depression is a medical condition that affects a person’s mood and ability to function.

Anger is a common emotion that everyone experiences from time to time.

Anxiety is a normal and healthy emotion.

Is there a benefit to talking with a stranger once a week about your life struggles?

DO listen without judgement.‍ DON’T interrupt or speak over.

What is the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline?

Good mental health and wellbeing allows us to live our lives in a positive and meaningful way.

There are nearly 407,000 children in foster care in the United States.

Many questions and uncertainties arise when considering becoming a foster parent.