National Anxiety Month: Understanding and Supporting Children’s Mental Health
May is not only Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s also National Anxiety Month. This initiative allows us to take a closer look at one of the most common mental health challenges affecting young people today: anxiety in children. By increasing anxiety awareness, we can take meaningful steps to understand the needs of children and teens, […]
Mental Health Awareness Month: Turn Awareness into Action
Spring may be in full swing during May, but it also means that it’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Bringing awareness to mental health struggles helps to normalize these challenges that many people, including youth, may face. This year’s theme, Turn Awareness into Action, serves as a powerful reminder that understanding mental health is truly only […]
National Counseling Awareness Month: The Benefits of Therapy for Youth
April means Spring is upon us, it also marks the start of National Counseling Awareness Month. This month gives us the chance to recognize the beneficial impact that therapy and counseling can have on youth mental well-being. Mental health challenges are increasingly common among youth. However, when younger individuals are equipped with the right support, […]
Stress Awareness Month: Understanding and Managing Stress in Youth
April is here which means it’s Stress Awareness Month. This is a great opportunity to acknowledge stress and its impact on mental health. While stress is a normal part of life, prolonged or even overwhelming stress can truly take its toll, especially on younger individuals. With academic pressures, social expectations, and life transitions, many youth […]
Promoting Mental Health Awareness During BIPOC Mental Health Month
Mental health is essential to an individual’s overall well-being, but barriers to care are extremely prevalent for many Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. BIPOC Mental Health Month is recognized annually in April and its goal is to highlight the unique challenges these communities face and promote mental health awareness, equitable access to […]
Holiday Mental Health Awareness: Support and Resources for a Joyful, Balanced Season
December is known to be a time filled with festive celebrations. While this is true, it can also be a difficult season for some. It’s important to acknowledge that the end of the year can bring an abundance of stress, loneliness, and various emotional troubles. This time often exacerbates feelings people may endure year-round, including; […]
Join Western Youth Services for Giving Tuesday: Support Our Annual Fundraising Campaign
This Giving Tuesday, on December 3rd, 2024, we invite you to join Western Youth Services in kicking off our annual fundraising campaign, Giving Hope, Saving Lives. Giving Tuesday, a global movement established in 2012, encourages people and organizations to make a positive impact in their communities and through charitable giving. Recognized every year on the […]
Transgender Awareness Week: Supporting the Mental Health of Transgender Youth
Understanding the unique mental health challenges for transgender youth during Transgender Awareness Week and ways to provide support.
International Stress Awareness Day – Stress Busters and Healthy Ways to Cope
This International Stress Awareness Day, we’re sharing stress-busting techniques to help youth reduce stress and build resilience.
Embracing Gratitude for Mental Wellbeing: National Gratitude Month and Youth Mental Health
National Gratitude Month and its connection to youth mental health, plus some tips for fostering resilience through gratitude exercises.