Earlier this month, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy stated that young people are facing overwhelming mental health effects as a result of the challenges experienced by their generation. This 53-page report noted that the pandemic intensified already widespread mental health issues. Dr. … [Read more...] about Supporting Youth Mental Health
Deanna Eder
How a Short Meditation Can Help
Meditation, which comes in many variations, has long been acknowledged as a tool to master the mind and cope with stress. Research shows that meditation offers not only calm, but also helps with anxiety and depression, cancer, chronic pain, asthma, heart disease and high blood pressure. Mindful … [Read more...] about How a Short Meditation Can Help
A Collaboration: Working with Our Youth
The Journey Program is a collaboration between Juvenile Justice and Polara Health. This program has been in existence for more than 15 years. Journey services youth ages 15-18, who have an identified substance use issue. Many of them have mental health concerns as well as academic concerns. It is a … [Read more...] about A Collaboration: Working with Our Youth
Preventing Suicide
Suicide is one of the fastest-growing epidemics around the world. Approximately 44,000 people in the U.S. alone commit suicide each year, with an average of 123 suicides each day. It’s the 10th leading cause of death in America – second leading for ages 25-34, and third leading for … [Read more...] about Preventing Suicide
West Yavapai Guidance Clinic Announces New Name: Polara Health
There’s a new star on the horizon. Since 1966, the people of West Yavapai Guidance Clinic have walked alongside community friends and families as they journey toward strong mental health and behavioral health wellness. During the rebranding process, they were fortunate that the Taproot Foundation … [Read more...] about West Yavapai Guidance Clinic Announces New Name: Polara Health
Improving Your Mental Health
Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. Let us all join the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Let’s help to fight stigma, provide support, learn to take time for ourselves, seek professional help when needed and check in on family, … [Read more...] about Improving Your Mental Health
