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Uptick in suicides during pandemic prompts awareness efforts

September 15, 2020

Sep 10, 2020 By Seth Kovar KRIS 6 News https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/uptick-in-suicides-during-pandemic-prompts-awareness-efforts CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Thursday marked World Suicide Prevention Day, and for one local leader, the issue hits particularly close to home. “Back in 2015, our son Colten committed suicide on December 13 — just two weeks before Christmas,” said Corpus Christi Fire Marshal Randy more »

Local Mental Health experts discuss suicide during the pandemic

July 15, 2020

June 15, 2020 By Mariah Gallegos KIII TV https://www.kiiitv.com/article/news/local/local-suicide-rates-during-the-pandemic/503-f05aa7d6-c050-4e2f-a8ef-4fc34ed02d1a?fbclid=IwAR3XppMaE3_gsPzvLCKh7m5GRISRkab-WUbyxwp4cw7_BF3HBtcMsGo1Eag CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Throughout the pandemic, many people across the country have lost loved ones, but not only to the coronavirus. During the past few months, Mental Health Counselor Kate Rodriguez said she’s seen an increase in people needing help. “I’ve had to send, I more »

Counselors Take Steps to Support Students of Color

6/25/2020 By Pooja Bhakta Island Waves https://online.fliphtml5.com/ghovn/khwl/#p=3 Due to recent events related to racial injustices and discrimination, the Counseling Center is continuing to make adjustments to its online resources to help minority groups. This is soon after the Counseling Center pivoted to online services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 30 is World Bipolar Day

March 24, 2020

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that typically has its onset in the late teens to early twenties. While bipolar disorder is far less common than depression in adolescents, it can be extremely impairing and is associated with a high risk of suicide. Join us in raising awareness about the signs and symptoms of bipolar more »

Mental health experts offer counsel on staying calm during coronavirus pandemic

March 17, 2020 at 1:37 p.m. CDT By Joel Achenbach The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/mental-health-experts-offer-counsel-on-staying-calm-during-coronavirus-pandemic/2020/03/17/a1a22af6-6701-11ea-b313-df458622c2cc_story.html The coronavirus pandemic is becoming a brutal psychological test. This is a dreadful moment with a potentially deadly pathogen on the loose. This public health crisis can take a mental toll on people, especially those struggling with anxiety, depression and other conditions. One more »