False Beliefs About Mental Illness in the African American Community Debunking the Illusion There’s a persistent and harmful myth that mental illness—especially depression—is a “White people’s problem.” But sadness and despair do not discriminate. They affect people of all ages,…
The warning signs are real. Ignoring them isn’t love—it’s fear. Parents Continue to Ignore the Signs. Why do some parents ignore the signs of teenage depression in their children? Maybe it’s denial.Maybe it’s fear.Maybe it’s the crushing idea that your…
Teens’ Mental Health: Understand the Warning Signs Before It’s Too Late Fear fades when facts are known.Just weeks ago, a tragic and alarming story emerged from Maryland. Sixteen-year-old Sash Nemphos confessed to police that he had planned to kill his…