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Holiday Depression and Suicide Awareness In the United States, suicide is one of the leading causes of death. Unfortunately, depression and stress don’t take a holiday, and spreading awareness is as relevant now as any other time of year. People struggling with mental health can find family gatherings, travel, and additional financial burdens particularly…

Keep Halloween Sweet and Safe Halloween is a popular holiday that lets people indulge their sweet tooth and explore their scary side! Kids and adults alike can enjoy dressing up as their favorite literary character, superhero, or historical figure. And it’s all for a great cause–candy! But just like any other holiday, Halloween has…

What is SPAM? September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (SPAM). Because suicide and suicidal ideation are considered taboo and even controversial, it can be hard to discuss their effects openly. SPAM encourages communication, transparency, and hope. When dialogue and understanding are encouraged, more people feel comfortable getting help, opening up, and supporting others. People…

Home Safety During summer, you might see an increase in visitors to your home. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or a summertime slumber party, you can take the following steps to help keep everyone safe: Spray your yard and home to protect from insects, including wasps and bees, which can cause severe reactions…

Road Vehicle Safety The summer months involve several unfortunate vehicle safety factors, including an increase in drunk drivers, an increase in overall traffic, and an increase in motor vehicle fatalities. Holidays like Memorial Day and Independence Day often result in people driving short distances while intoxicated as they head home from picnics or fireworks…

National Safety Month 2022 June is National Safety Month. The National Safety Council created the annual observance to increase public awareness of summertime safety risks, hopefully decreasing injuries and deaths. If you and your family are headed out on vacation, or even if you’re just cruising to the beach, these summer safety tips can…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month; learn about inpatient suicide statistics and prevention.

Every April, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) coordinates a month-long Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign. The goals of this campaign include educating and engaging the public in addressing the widespread issue of sexual assault via awareness, prevention, and how to support those affected by it.  The term “sexual assault” is an…

More than 1 million people currently reside in nursing homes, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than any other point in history, to date. Unfortunately, a larger nursing home population also means an increase in nursing home abuse and neglect. If you have a loved one in a nursing home or…

Similac & Enfamil – Baby Formula Lawsuits Involving Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Having a baby is usually a treasured experience, but when that child is born premature (generally defined as more than three weeks before the estimated due date), it can lead to unique challenges for parents and caregivers. Since premature babies are typically underweight…