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Pennsylvanians who call, text or chat by dialing 988 or visiting 988Lifeline.org are now directly connected to the same trained, compassionate crisis response counselors who were accessible through the former 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which has been rebranded as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Making sure you get some daily fresh air is a simple and enjoyable way to boost productivity and do your mood and mind a favor, all year-round.
Do you find yourself feeling sad now that the days are shorter and you’re spending more time indoors out of the cold? You could have what is known as seasonal affective disorder or SAD.
Depression isn’t something you can just force yourself out of. Professional help and the possibility of medication are sometimes necessary–sometimes for a short time, and other times for a lifetime. There are also other ways to help yourself feel better, including meditation and helping others.
Dialectical behavior therpay (DBT) is another way to provide skills that help people with mental health issues make their lives worth living, said Suzanne Makary, a music therapist at St. Luke’s.
Daily, I strive to work on myself with meditation, exercise, affirmations and by engaging in the things that bring me joy–all the things that keep me out of a depression and focusing on the positive.
Saucon Valley School District Superintendent Monica McHale-Small called the content of 13 Reasons Why–which deals with the topic of teen suicide–‘unsettling.’ The Netflix series has been denounced by some educators for its graphic nature and alleged glamorization of the subject of suicide.
Tylor’s Place (Positivity, Love, Acceptance, Confidence and Empowerment) in Bethlehem has been created as a safe haven where kids 4 and up can come together to celebrate differences in personalities, interests, learning abilities and gender through encouraging lasting friendships.