Expert Interviews & Perspectives in Counseling

With one in five Americans living with a mental illness, there is a rising demand for various types of counseling professionals. Through in-depth interviews and expert-written perspectives, discover what to expect while addressing specific conditions within populations, as well as the advocacy issues affecting current and aspiring counselors.

National Suicide Prevention Month Advocacy Guide

Calendar Icon 08/16/22 Catherine Mosley, Kimmy Gustafson

“Together for mental health” is this year’s campaign by the American Association of Suicidology in honor of National Suicide Prevention Month. Know the signs, be aware, ask questions if needed, be kind, and seek professional help for you or for others.

College Students and Anxiety

Calendar Icon 08/08/22 Laura Freberg, PhD

Even though we’re very excited to be accepted to college, the experience can be stressful. Moving away from the support of home, accepting financial burdens, coping with roommates, figuring out how a bureaucracy works, and preparing for seemingly endless tests and papers can be overwhelming.

The Importance of Minority Mental Health Month

Calendar Icon 06/16/22 Catherine Mosley

Recent acts of racism and discrimination have opened simmering mental health wounds and further amplified the stress minorities face on a daily basis. The Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, George Floyd’s brutal murder, and the proliferation of anti-Asian hate crimes during the pandemic are just a few examples.

PTSD Awareness Month Expert Interview & Advocacy Guide

Calendar Icon 05/23/22 Matt Zbrog

Around 12 million Americans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Once referred to as shell shock and combat fatigue, PTSD is often associated with military veterans, but it also affects survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, car accidents, and other forms of trauma.

Mental Health Month Expert Interview & Advocacy Guide

Calendar Icon 04/20/22 Matt Zbrog

It is a well-established fact that the pandemic has devastated America’s mental health. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, one in five adults in the US had experienced mental illness last year. Since then, the rate has increased to an estimated one in three. Racial and socioeconomic inequality in policy and practice exacerbate the issue further: today, only one in three Black adults with mental health issues receives care.

Having Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in the Age of Covid

Calendar Icon 04/12/22 Laura Freberg, PhD

Self-compassion is never a bad idea, but it can be particularly helpful when we’re in a situation that brings out strong, negative emotions. Instead of berating yourself for feeling negative emotions and anxiety, treat yourself with respect and self-kindness.

National Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month – An Advocacy Guide

Calendar Icon 03/25/22 Vanessa Salvia

Every April is World Autism Month. For family and friends of people with autism, each day brings a new awareness of autism. But many people who are not close to someone with autism still have questions about just what autism is and how they can help.

Self-Injury Awareness Month Interview & Advocacy Guide

Calendar Icon 02/09/22 Matt Zbrog

Self-injury is when an individual deliberately harms themselves in a manner that is not intended to be lethal. It can also be referred to as self-harm, self-abuse, self-mutilation, or non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI).

Supporting Students in Pandemic Times: A Team Approach to Socioemotional Health

Calendar Icon 01/12/22 Rebecca Atkins, MEd, NBCT

Working together, the student support services team will collaborate to make sure their efforts are reaching the needs of all students and that they are not duplicating their work. In team meetings, they look at data, review requests for resources from parents and families, and consult with one another to choose the best response to both schoolwide and individual needs. It takes a team of support professionals to ensure that all students can be successful.

National Mentoring Month Advocacy Guide (2023)

Calendar Icon 01/03/22 Cevia Yellin

When you think of the best moments of your childhood, outside of your home, who comes to mind? A favorite teacher, coach, neighbor, friend? Whether formal or informal, positive relationships with mentors benefit youth and adults.