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March 24, 2025

Shining a Light on Bipolar Disorder: Understanding, Empathy, and Support

Bipolar disorder is often misunderstood, even though it affects millions worldwide.

March 17, 2025

Raising Awareness During National Drugs and Alcohol Facts Week

Every year, National Drugs and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) serves...

March 10, 2025

The Crucial Connection Between Sleep and Mental Health

Sleep often takes a backseat to the demands of work, family, and social obligations...

March 3, 2025

Breaking the Silence: Raising Awareness About Self-Harm

Self-harm is a silent struggle that affects millions of individuals worldwide, yet it remains...

February 24, 2025

Eating Disorders and Awareness

Eating disorders and mental health are deeply interconnected, as eating disorders...

February 17, 2025

Honoring Black History Month and Mental Wellness

Several pioneers have significantly shaped the field of Black mental health...

February 10, 2025

Dating and Mental Health

Dating can significantly impact mental health, both positively and negatively, depending on the dynamics...

February 3, 2025

Why Black Mental Health Matters

Black History Month is a time to honor the rich history, culture, and contributions of Black communities.

January 27, 2025

Understanding the Impact and Supporting Recovery

National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM) is observed annually in January in the United States.

January 20, 2025

Strategies for Mental Well-Being Part #2

Last week, we discussed strategies for preventing mental health challenges.

January 13, 2025

The Importance of Mental Wellness Part #1

January is Mental Wellness Awareness Month and is about promoting prevention and ongoing self-care to maintain a healthy

January 6, 2025

The Impact of Human Trafficking on Mental Health

Human Trafficking Awareness Day is January 11th.

December 30, 2024

Seasonal Affective Disorders Awareness

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Month is a type of depression that occurs...

December 16, 2024

Stress-Free Family Holiday Awareness

National Stress-Free Family Holidays Month is observed to encourage families...

December 16, 2024

Navigating Alcohol Addiction During the Holidays

The holidays can be a challenging time for someone navigating alcohol addiction due to social...

December 9, 2024

Human Rights and Mental Health

Human Rights Day, observed on December 10th, marks the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)...

December 2, 2024

Disabilities and Their Effects on Mental Health

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is observed every year on December 3rd.

November 26, 2024

Hunger and Homelessness

This November, as we celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends, let’s also commit ourselves to...

November 18, 2024

Movember Awareness

Movember is a global movement and annual event held every November...

November 11, 2024

Men's Health Awareness

Men's Health Awareness Month is observed in November. It is dedicated to raising awareness...

November 4, 2024

Stress Awareness Month

International Stress Awareness Day is an annual event that takes place...

October 28, 2024

Disabilities and It's Effects on Mental Health

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and the goal is to foster understanding...

October 21, 2024

How Domestic Violence Impacts Mental Health

Domestic violence refers to a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain...

October 14, 2024

Depression and Mental Health Screening

National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month, observed every October, aims to raise...

October 7, 2024

Work Environment and Mental Health

October 10th is World Mental Health Day and this year, the World Health Organization....

September 30, 2024

ADHD

CTSHealth provides support to those with ADHD. ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)....

September 24, 2024

The effects of Self-Care and Mental Health

Self-care plays a crucial role in maintaining and improving mental health.

September 16, 2024

Challenges of Mental Health and Religion

Last week, we reviewed how religion and spirituality can play a vital role in mental health...

September 9, 2024

The Positive Influences of Religion and Spirituality on Our Mental Health

Religion and spirituality are both rooted in trying to understand the meaning of life and often how...

September 2, 2024

Suicide Prevention

September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, so we’ll focus on recognizing the signs...

August 26, 2024

How to Achieve Mental Wellness

Self-care, stress management, and healthy routines are crucial for mental wellness...

August 19, 2024

What is Mental Wellness?

Mental wellness refers to a state of well-being in which an individual realizes their abilities,

August 12, 2024

Sibling Grief

Sibling grief is the unique experience of mourning the loss of a brother or sister.

August 5, 2024

What is Grief?

Grief is a complex emotional response to loss, particularly the loss of someone or something...

July 29, 2024

Human Trafficking and the Effects on Mental Health

July 30th is World Day Against Trafficking Persons.

July 22, 2024

Self-Care and it's Role on Mental Health

Self-care plays a crucial role in maintaining and improving one's mental health.

July 15, 2024

Recovery From Domestic Violence

This week’s blog focuses on the recovery of victims of domestic violence.

July 8, 2024

Domestic Violence and it's Effects on Mental Health

This week’s blog accompanies our podcast about domestic violence.

July 1, 2024

Mental Health in Minorities

July is Minority Mental Health Month.

June 24, 2024

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental health condition...

June 17, 2024

Men and Mental Health

June is Men’s Mental Health Month. Mental health affects men and women differently...

June 10, 2024

Impacting Mental Health: Alzheimer's and Brain Disorders

Alzheimer’s disease and other brain disorders significantly impact mental health...

June 3, 2024

Celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community

June is Pride Month and commemorates years of struggle for civil rights...

May 20, 2024

NC Foster Care

CTSHealth continues increasing awareness this month about fostering in North Carolina and...

May 13, 2024

Victories in Mental Health

As CTSHealth continues to bring awareness to mental health issues, let’s discuss some of the “wins” in this area.

May 6, 2024

Why Foster Care is Important

May is Foster Care Awareness Month and this month, CTSHealth will explore the aspects of foster care.

April 29, 2024

Changing the Stigma

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This week, CTSHealth will focus on removing the...

April 22, 2024

Maternity and Mental Health

Maternal mental health refers to a woman's emotional well-being during...

April 15, 2024

Volunteering

This week, CTSHealth brings awareness to volunteering...

April 8, 2024

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Week

Sexual assaults can have profound and long-lasting effects on the mental health of survivors.

April 1, 2024

Alcohol Abuse and it's affect on Mental Health

CTSHealth recognizes this week as Alcohol Awareness Week to raise awareness...

March 25, 2024

Autism and Mental Health

World Autism Day is April 2, 2024, and this day highlights the need...

March 18, 2024

The Effects of Drugs and Alcohol on Mental Health

This week is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week and all week...

March 11, 2024

Developmental Disabilities and How They Affect Mental Health

Developmental disabilities are a diverse group of chronic conditions that...

March 4, 2024

How Sleep Plays a Role in Mental Health

The quality of sleep plays a crucial role in mental health...

February 26, 2024

Self-Harm Awareness

This week, the CTSHealth blog brings awareness to self-harm behavior.

February 19, 2024

What do eating disorders have to do with mental health?

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions characterized by...

February 12, 2024

What is a Random Act of Kindness?

Random acts of kindness are small, spontaneous gestures or actions...

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