Dual Diagnosis: A Compounding Challenge
image from Unsplash Walter* came to The Well ready to be honest about his struggles. When he showed up for the first time, he told Well Community staff that he was coming off of methamphetamines ...
Facts & Info
Six Must-Know Facts about Suicide Causes and Prevention
Suicide is often considered a taboo topic. But, the facts about it are too important to keep quiet. According the the American Foundation for Suicide prevention, 3,891 Texans lost their lives to suicide in 2019.[1] ...
An Interconnected Challenge: Physical Health in the Shadow of Mental Illness
Mental health challenges impact far more than the brain. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), individuals living with a serious mental illness have an increased risk for chronic disease—in some cases, a ...
A Watchful Eye: Paying Attention for Suicide Prevention
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time when we focus on knowing the warning signs of suicide and the factors that can put someone at risk. However, the need to look out for these ...
In the Company of Others
Who among us has not heard the echoes of isolation? Often a sense of loneliness can overwhelm us. During these times it’s easy for anxiety to rule and fear to hold tight. Those who deal ...
Community: A Key to Saving Lives From Suicide
In our increasingly connected world, isolation and loneliness are becoming more and more common. But, they’re especially prevalent struggles for those living with mental illness, and they can have particularly devastating consequences: Both mental health ...