Sunlight and outdoor activities can have a positive impact on our mental health. A study by The National Library of Medicine shows that access to nature can improve mental well-being, overall health, cognitive development in children and lower [...]

It’s important to keep kids engaged when school lets out. Summer is a great time for kids and teens to focus on their mental health. While it gives them a much-needed break, parents and caregivers should know that with the lack of structure and [...]

Did you know?…About six of every 100 people will experience PTSD in their lifetime, according to the National Center for PTSD, a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs program. Additionally, people who experience traumatic events often have [...]

Trauma Specific Care at Wyoming Behavioral Institute…Wyoming Behavioral Institute began an internal initiative in 2024 to create a trauma specific environment of care, where people want to work and people experiencing mental health crisis want [...]

There are many reasons to focus on the mental health of kids when they are preparing to go back to school. A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that students with poor mental health have an increased risk of absences [...]

As the summer months start to get underway, not everyone enjoys the warmer weather and more opportunities for socializing. Major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. This condition can interfere with one’s [...]

The ADHD-Mental Health Connection…Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder can be a significant issue for children and teens and can negatively impact their mental health. Symptoms including lack of focus, mood swings, frustration and [...]

Study shows disturbing trends in the mental health of high school girls A new study[1] from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the mental health of a significant proportion of high school girls is in jeopardy. Levels of [...]

Depression affects more than 8% of all Americans at some point in their lives, according to data collected in 2020.[1] While depression is a common, it is serious disorder that can be debilitating. How people think, feel and manage daily activities, [...]

There is a good reason to start the New Year believing that the champagne glass is half full. It could add years to your life. Two recent studies from the National Institutes of Health report that both men and women who take a more optimistic view [...]