Mental Health for Healthy Living
Each year, millions of people think about attempting suicide and experts believe those numbers will be higher when new data is released. Here with us to tackle this difficult subject is Vera French CEO Dr. Rich Whitaker. Watch the video here!
Read More about LivingLocal | Suicide Warning SignsWe’re coming up to the end of summer and families are starting to plan for back to school. It’s an exciting time for most kids– but for others– it’s a time filled with dread and anxiety. Watch the interview here.
Read More about Living Local | Supporting Students with Back-to-School AnxietyBack to school time can be exciting for students as they reunite with friends and start a new grade, but for kids who struggle with anxiety, depression, or change, it can be a stressful time. TV6 spoke with mental health professionals on how parents can help their kids deal with back-to-school anxiety.…
Read More about KWQC | Back-to-School AnxietyAfter the year we’ve had, there’s an even greater need for mental health services– for people of all ages. Especially as we try to navigate toward normal again. Vera French has many therapies to help people manage. Watch the video here!
Read More about LivingLocal | Mental Health HelpTreatment of mental illness over history has been trial and error and, today, doctors still search for answers. This four episode series is available on the IPTV website.
Read More about IPTV | Mysteries of Mental IllnessWhen it comes to a crisis situation, a growing national debate says police shouldn’t always be the first ones called. Read the article here.
Read More about WQAD | Reexamining policing and mental health in the Quad CitiesThere are many types of therapies available that help people manage their mental health. Today, we’re breaking down an approach called E-D-M-R therapy, which is aimed to help people who suffer from anxiety and trauma. Watch the full interview here.
Read More about LivingLocal | EMDR TherapyMental health conditions are something that can impact anyone, regardless of age, race or income. But there is still a stigma attached to talking about mental illness. With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, one community resource is doing their part to start a conversation. Watch the…
Read More about Living Local | Mental Health MonthWhen you think of mental health, the influence of housing may not be the first thing that pops into your mind, but it plays a vital role. Good-quality, affordable, and safe housing is a key factor in good mental health, as well as supporting those with existing mental health conditions. Watch the video here!
Read More about Living Local | VF HousingAll this week on Channel 4, our news team is putting the spotlight on teen depression. From covering the warning signs, to sharing personal stories of lives impacted by depression, we’re working to break the stigma surrounding mental health and highlighting local, life-saving resources. https://www.ourquadcities.com/living-local/vera-french-community-mental-health-center/…
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