What I Wish More People Understood About Suicidal Thoughts: The Power of Connection
When people are feeling pain and suffering, the thought of suicide makes complete sense. When someone feels hopeless, like there’s nowhere else to go and no end in sight, suicidal thoughts can create a sense of comfort and a way out. Often, the conversation that I have with suicidal clients is about hope and a […]
What I Wish More People Understood About Mental Health: A Clinical Director’s Perspective
I have spent more than a decade working in behavioral health across inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, and outpatient levels of care. Throughout my years, I have sat with individuals and families during some of the most painful and vulnerable moments of their lives. But for me, this work has never been purely professional. […]
