Nationally, the rates of suicide have fallen this year. In fact, they have fallen back to pre-pandemic rates. However, in some parts of Wisconsin, including Shawano county, rates of suicide and substance use have increased. So why the uptick in these issues? Many individuals are citing poor mental health. But why now? Why now when … Continue reading Suicide, Substance Abuse, and Languishing
Are you in the helping profession and struggling with burnout or compassion fatigue? How can you care of yourself, or the helping professional in your life? Check out this blog to better understand burnout, compassion fatigue, and ways to treat them. Continue reading Understanding Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and the Helping Profession
This year has been difficult for so many people. We have all heard about frontline workers, and many of us know frontline workers. While COVID has taken a toll on all frontline workers, healthcare workers have really been hit hard this year. According to Mental Health America, healthcare workers are experiencing high levels of anxiety, … Continue reading Supporting Healthcare Workers During COVID-19
We are a week into the New Year and things have been interesting to say the least. Political unrest and the COVID19 pandemic have flooded the news outlets. I know many people were hoping that this new year would usher in sudden changes. Unfortunately, it appears that those changes will happen gradually. Many people don’t … Continue reading Self-Growth During Challenging Times
