May is Mental Health Awareness Month

McKibbin Media Group (MMG) has partnered with LaFave and Associates to bring you some important resources from the National Institute of Mental Health, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Patricia J. LaFave, Ph.D. and Associates, P.C. is the oldest and most established outpatient mental health practice in Jackson County. Our therapists have been providing professional psychotherapy to individuals and couples for over forty years. We have fully licensed Ph.D. psychologists, fully licensed social workers, fully licensed professional counselors and limited licensed professional counselors on our staff. We specialize in individual (child, adolescent and adult) as well as marriage counseling. Most insurances are accepted. We offer appointments Monday through Friday from 7 am to 7 pm and also have Saturday appointments available.

	5 Action Steps to Help Someone Having Thoughts of Suicide We can all take steps to help prevent suicide. Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can save lives. Click the link above to download the printable PDF.
	I’m So Stressed Out! Is it stress or anxiety? If you are struggling to cope, or the symptoms of your stress or anxiety begin to interfere with your everyday life, it may be time to talk to a professional. Click the link above to download a printable PDF with more information.
	Let’s Talk About Eating Disorders The way we talk about eating disorders matters. Here are some facts to help you discuss them. Click the link above to download a printable PDF.
	Tips for Talking With a Health Care Provider About Your Mental Health Don’t wait for a health care provider to ask about your mental health. Start the conversation. Click the link above to download a printable PDF with more information.
	Stand Up To Stress! Coloring & Activity Book Stress is how the brain and body respond to any type of challenge, such as a test in school or a difficult talk with a friend. Stress can lead to good or bad things. For example, it might help you meet an important deadline, or it might make it harder to get a good night’s sleep. Everyone experiences stress from time to time, and that is okay. But too much stress over a long time can be bad for your health. Learn about the causes of stress and how to handle it! Click the link above to download a free printable PDF.