“I Just Want the Pain to Stop”: What Suicidal Kids Are Really Trying to Say

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By Debra Cohen-Melamed, LCSW, CCTP, TF-CBT, CPDTP Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – September 2025 “I don’t actually want to die. I just don’t know how to keep living like this.” That’s what a 14-year-old client once whispered to me during session, and it’s something I’ve heard echoed in different ways from kids much younger than […]

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When Labels Lose Their Meaning: The Quiet Harm of Misusing Mental Health Terms

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By: Debra Cohen-Melamed, LCSW Mental health is finally part of our everyday conversations—and in many ways, that’s progress. We see the terms on TikTok, in group chats, even on T-shirts. But as words like “bipolar,” “ADHD,” and “OCD” become part of pop culture shorthand, something important is getting lost: their meaning. What once were serious

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Empowering Parents: Suicide Prevention & Awareness

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Debra Cohen-Melamed, LCSW & Michelle Hintz, PsyD September is both Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. With all honesty, every month is Suicide Prevention Month. We should not wait for the loss of life by suicide to come together as a society and collectively mourn and share grief while also sharing our regrets about how we

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Procrastinación vs. Pereza: Similitudes, Diferencias y Qué Hacer al Respecto

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Por María Guasone, MS ¿Te suenan las palabras procrastinación y/o pereza? Hmmm, sí a mí también!!!! ¿Qué te viene a la mente cuando decimos procrastinación o pereza? Quizás algo como: “¿Por qué hacerlo hoy si tengo más tiempo después?” “Estoy cansado, lo haré mañana” “Mi jefe aún no me pidió el proyecto, así que no

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Procrastination vs. Laziness: Similarities, Differences and What to Do About It

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By Maria Guasone, MS Do the words procrastination and/or laziness sound familiar to you? Hmmm, yes — to me, too! What comes to your mind when we say procrastination or laziness? Maybe something like: “Why do it today when I have more time later?” “I’m tired, I’ll do it tomorrow” “My boss didn’t ask for

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My Experience as a Mental Health Intern: Six Lessons Learned

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By: Tyeshaa Hudson, RMHI After wrapping up all my coursework, I was super eager to dive into my internship. I looked for a placement that offered solid training and great mentorship, but also matched up with my personal goals—like the type of clients I wanted to work with and the kind of setting I was

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Promoting Mental Health Awareness: 3 Simple Tools for Nurturing Young Minds

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By: Michelle Hintz, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist It’s easy to overlook the importance of mental health, especially when it comes to our children. But just like physical health, mental health is essential for overall well-being. As parents and caregivers, it’s our responsibility to foster an environment where mental health is prioritized and nurtured from a young

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Celebrity Stories: Shining a Spotlight on Mental Health Awareness

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By: Michelle Hintz, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist Mental health challenges affect millions of people regardless of their background or status. Despite the prevalence of these issues, there’s a growing awareness and acceptance surrounding mental health struggles, thanks in part to the courage of well-known and famous people who have shared their own journeys. Here, we explore

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