How Teens Can Find Professional Help for Their Mental Health

The first step is to contact someone to talk to. It is a brave thing to do because it can be scary. But how does one start the conversation?

How Teachers Can Deal With Youth Struggling With Depression

What are some steps that a teacher can take in being that safe person for the youth?

Mental Health for Teenagers: How to Know When You May Need Help

By Gwen Clancy

How Hope for the Day Helps Prevent Teen Suicide

Hope for the Day connects with local artists to create events for youth to lessen the stigma of mental illness.

May 2016 Organization of the Month: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

 
The National Runaway Safeline (NRS) is proud to announce this month’s organization of the month, SAMHSA, or Substance Abuse…

How I Got Runaway Youth Expert Maureen Blaha to Appear on NBC Nightly News

Producers from NBC Nightly News contacted me in search of an expert on runaway youth to speak about the Chelsea O’Donnell case. Here is how I booked NRS Executive Director Maureen Blaha on the show.

Parenting Youth That Are Facing Mental Health Issues

As discussed in a previous post, one particularly misunderstood group of young people are those living with mental health conditions. Mental…

RUNAWAY REALITY: LUCIANA’S STORY

An argument with her mother and grandmother earlier that evening led Luciana to feel that her family did not understand or respect her because of her learning disabilities. It was in an upset panic that she then made the decision to run.

Mental Health Awareness Month

May has been observed as National Mental Health Awareness Month since 1949. Like with any other awareness month, this month is about bringing…

When Bullying Gets Overwhelming

Bullying is no laughing matter – it should always be taken seriously. It is not a problem that tends to just go away on its own.

If you are being…

Mental Illness Awareness Week

If someone asked you to provide your definition of a mental illness, how would you respond? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness…

National Recovery Month

National Recovery Month is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating those who are in recovery for mental and substance use disorders and those who…

Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month – a month to…