Athea Long, LCSW

05/04/2020

Wondering how to help someone in emotional distress?
We made this helpful guide in partnership with the Su***de Prevention Center of NY.

Download the PDF version, here: https://bit.ly/3c5MjJC

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04/15/2020

As we all grieve and process indescribable loss, let's make a pact to be there for each other.

We've made a downloadable infographic to give New Yorkers ways to best support each other through grief.

Because, we are , and truly, .

Download the PDF here:https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/grief-infographic.pdf

03/13/2020

02/01/2020

12/06/2019

The holidays can be difficult for so many.
If you’re struggling this holiday season, you’re not alone.

Text Got5 to 741-741 for free, confidential Crisis Text Line support. Or dial the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)' to talk to a trained crisis counselor.

12/04/2019

Carl Rogers (1902 – 1987) was an American psychologist and among the founders of the humanistic approach (or client-centered approach) to psychology.

11/27/2019

Worth posting again and again....

10/24/2019

Share love.

10/02/2019

Life’s a beach.

09/29/2019

09/09/2019

'We believe this is a societal problem and we want to take steps within Starbucks for our partners to break the stigma of mental health,' says CEO Kevin Johnson.

09/08/2019

2. When things go wrong, you don’t automatically blame yourself.

09/08/2019

Help reduce stigma and misinformation and let others know that we will never give in to the hate. Wear your awareness: [https://squ.re/2yUVRFq]

09/06/2019

Did you know that poor nutrition is a significant risk factor for the development of mental illness.

09/04/2019

09/04/2019

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09/01/2019

These talented filmmakers shine a cinematic light on depression and lift the curtain on stigma through their poignant documentaries about depression.

08/20/2019

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07/24/2019

As schools cut back on recess to make more time for tests and test prep, a handful of schools are bringing recess back, and more of it, to positive results.

07/22/2019

"You will never be 'too sick' or 'too crazy' or 'too much' for the people who are supposed to be in your life."

07/20/2019

Spending time outdoors together provides much-needed alone time and will force you to work together and deal with conflict as a couple, says therapist Hannah Eaton.

07/17/2019

Can you spot the difference between these toddlers’ brains? They belong to children of the same age, but one is the brain of an emotionally abused toddler and one is the brain of a toddler wi…

06/24/2019

Tell someone you appreciate them today!

05/19/2019

If allowed to help, toddlers become great work partners later in childhood.

05/17/2019

Crying is a healthy and necessary way for kids to express their feelings. By saying 'stop crying,' we send the message that their feelings are not important, not valid, silly, or annoying. Here are 10 things you can say instead:

(Image and content via Happiness is here)

05/12/2019

FACT: One in five adults will experience a mental health issue this year.

05/07/2019

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05/06/2019

Here’s a big myth surrounding and ...

Myth: People with mental health needs, even those who are managing their mental illness, cannot tolerate the stress of holding down a job.

Fact: People with mental health problems are just as productive as other employees. Employers who hire people with report good attendance and punctuality as well as motivation, good work, and job tenure that's the same or stronger than other employees.