by beanstalk | Sep 13, 2023 | Blog, community prevention, Counseling
In 2022, 49,500 people took their own lives in the U.S., the highest number ever*. Suicide is currently the 2nd leading cause of death for those ages 10-34 in Missouri. 1,177 Missourians died by suicide in 2021 (most current state data)**, while thousands more were...
by beanstalk | May 16, 2023 | Blog, Counseling
By now, many of us have heard that anxiety and depression are on the rise. Study after study has shown that many Americans, especially teens and young adults, are experiencing mental health issues at an unprecedented level. The latest federal data shows that half of...
by beanstalk | Dec 11, 2017 | Blog, Counseling, Parenting
It’s that time of year; the long awaited holiday season is upon us and has been flashing its colors in stores since November 1. The holidays are meant to be a time of joy and celebration, but for many can be a time of stress and struggle. The added events with family...
by beanstalk | Dec 4, 2017 | Blog, Counseling, Parenting
The late comedian George Burns often said, “happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.” Ha! Keeping a good sense of humor can be an asset as we approach the holidays, a time that brings many families together, with all the good and...
by beanstalk | May 15, 2017 | Blog, Counseling
Did you know that by improving your general physical health by exercising you are less at risk of developing mental illness? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, regular exercise can decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression, as well as improve...
