The International Association for Suicide Prevention, IASP, founded World Suicide Prevention Day to break down barriers and address the stigma surrounding suicide. The statistics are shocking: more than 720,000 people …
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Many in the Pacific Northwest are familiar with emergency preparedness because of The Big One – an earthquake experts expect will occur sometime in the next 50 years. But emergency …
If someone you care about is currently grieving, there are a few important things you can do to show your support.
While term “self-care” often inspires images of massages and bubble baths, the concept goes beyond occasional pampering. International Self-Care Day is July 24. In observance, we offer the self-care practices of …
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This Mental Health Awareness Month, we are looking at each of the four pillars of mental health: physical health, cognitive health, emotional health, and social health. On the surface, emotional …
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In addition to St. Patrick’s Day, Monday, March 17 is also the first day of National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week. The annual observance brings a science-based approach to the …
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This article contains content about suicide and self-injury. The information provided on this web site should NOT be used as a substitute for seeking professional care for the diagnosis and …
Learn more about the critical role of social workers as we celebrate the profession this National Social Work Month.
“Wraparound services” is a term you may see a lot in behavioral health care. It first emerged in the late 1970s and has grown in popularity in recent decades. But …
Learn why the Consumer Advisory Committee has changed its name to the Lived Experience Advisory Council.
For those who suffer from the less common form of Seasonal Affective Disorder, the summer months can be difficult. Symptoms can include insomnia, feelings of anger or sadness, and even …
Alcohol can make you sick. And not just a hangover. It’s National Alcohol and Drug Facts Week. Here’s one now: Alcohol can cause problems even in people who do not have …
At the close of Heart Health Month, we take stock of how our approach to integrated care supports the whole person. During February, Heart Health Month, many voices in the …
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During Black History Month, we are honoring Black behavioral health heroes throughout the community and nation. In the process, we thought about the many heroes here at LifeWorks NW. Although …
While New Year’s resolutions can be stressful for everyone, they can be especially tricky to navigate for someone in recovery from substance use, an eating disorder or other mental health …
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