Suicide Awareness Month

Suicide Awareness Month

September is National Suicide Awareness Month According to the CDC, 49,449 people died by suicide in 2022 – a record-breaking number. With the rise in death by suicide, many mental health experts and advocates believe suicide should be viewed nationally as a...
Tips For Teachers

Tips For Teachers

August 9, 2023 Family Houston has been serving the Greater Houston community for more than 100 years and has established itself as a premiere mental health resource for the community. Over the course of almost 4,000 sessions with more than 500 children, ages 3-18, our...
NMMHAM

NMMHAM

July 14, 2023 In 2008 Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was created by congress to enhance public awareness of mental illness, especially within minority communities.   Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities have...
Calm Down

Calm Down

August 2, 2021 Has there ever been a time when someone experiencing anxiety has been told to “calm down” and that actually worked? Absolutely not. Anxiety is a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness. It can’t simply be stopped by someone saying to “calm down.” Anxiety...
Happy and Healthy Relationship Tips

Happy and Healthy Relationship Tips

What are the characteristics of a healthy relationship? No abusive behavior (emotional, gaslighting or physical). Resolving conflict using healthy communication skills. Feeling safe and being vulnerable with your partner. Promoting a healthy environment to discuss...