How to Respond When Your Child’s School Alerts You About Their Suicidal Thoughts
Many school systems have begun to work with students on understanding their emotional needs, which includes talking about suicide. According to the CDC, “Suicide was the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-14 and 20-34” in 2021....
8 Tips to Combat Seasonal Depression
Sarah Mixson , M.S.W.
While fall can be an exciting time with Halloween, football, and cooler weather, it can also be a challenging time for people who suffer with depression. As the seasons change, some people notice their depression symptoms worsen. Here are...
How Teenagers Can Find Connection
Bailey Smith , M.Ed.
This generation’s teenagers have more ways to be connected than any previous generation. Whether it’s through social media, texting, or Facetime, today’s adolescents have more avenues of connecting than any other generation could have dreamed about. Despite all the...
12 Signs Your Child May Benefit from Therapy
As a parent, it’s natural that you want the best for your child. Sometimes, children don’t have the language to let us know that something is wrong or that they need to talk to someone. As a parent it...
The Importance of Adherence in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Brittany Glaser , M.A., M.Div.
What is DBT? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment originally created to treat Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). It has since been adapted to help adults, as well as adolescents and their families cope with dysregulated emotions and...
How to Support Students Facing Academic Pressure & Stress
Alyssa Kiss , M.A.
As we approach the fall, school begins picking up and the weight of different responsibilities can begin to feel overwhelming. Many of our students deal with high levels of school anxiety and academic stress. They are being asked to...
Exploring Technology Addiction: Recognizing the Signs and Seeking Help
Eva Salazar Torres , M.S.
Technology addiction refers to various types of technology and its various methods of overuse. Our society’s reliance on technology is no secret. We use it to navigate to our next destination, connect with loved ones, keep track of our...
Summit Counseling Center Welcomes Five Distinguished Board Members
— Summit Counseling Center, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing accessible mental health services, is pleased to announce the appointment of five exceptional professionals to its Board of Directors. The newly appointed board members bring...
Suicide Prevention Month: Take ACTion This September
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a pivotal time for us at Summit Counseling Center to raise awareness about a pressing issue that affects countless lives. According to the World Health Organization, suicide claims nearly 800,000 lives globally each year....