In the face of life’s greatest challenges, what is the single most important quality that keeps us moving forward? It isn’t strength, though that helps. It isn’t resources, though they are crucial. It is, fundamentally, hope. Without hope for tomorrow, there is little purpose in today. Hope is the internal anchor that sustains us when the
Article Summary A 2025 study titled Childhood Suicide Risk in the Emergency Department, published in JAMA Network, found that children aged 8 to 12 who attempted suicide were 10% more likely to return to the ER within a year for another attempt. The study shows that for some children, even after a frightening crisis, suicide can
Co-Occurring Capable Treatment Centers With HSI’s Chief Program Officer Anna Phillips, Ph.D., LMFT Unlock the secrets to treating co-occurring substance use disorders (SUDs) and mental health conditions with insights from Dr. Anna Phillips, Chief Program Officer at Horizon Services, in our new podcast. Drawing on 17 years of experience, Dr. Phillips discusses the shift from treating
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Setting healthy boundaries with friends is crucial for maintaining respectful and fulfilling relationships. Boundaries help protect your well-being, ensure mutual respect, and prevent misunderstandings. Whether it’s managing your time, personal space, private information, or expressing your needs, boundary setting creates a foundation of trust and support in friendships. Feeling overwhelmed? Talk it out with someone who
SASI measures stigma and attitudes related to substance use. It includes perceptions of those with SUDs and aims to hold the nation accountable while tracking progress in eliminating stigma. The Shatterproof Addiction Stigma Index (SASI) report, done in collaboration with The Hartford in 2021, provides important insights and learnings about the impacts of stigma, which I
