Jackson House Blog

Are you considering a significant life change? It can be daunting whether it's moving, starting a new job, or getting married. You can't help but feel uncertain and anxious.

Are you about to stay at Jackson House for the first time? Our staff wants to welcome everyone with open arms, but we know it's not easy for first timers without knowing what to expect.

A depression screening is a series of questions or tasks used to determine if someone is experiencing symptoms of depression. Mental health professionals use it to screen for various types, including major depressive disorder, dysthymia (a milder form of depression), and bipolar disorder.

Do you know what depression is and how to spot it? Odds are, if you don't suffer from it yourself, you may not have a clue. Depression can be subtle, and often goes untreated because of common misconceptions.

Even the most serious cases of depression can be treated. No treatment plan will look the same, because treatment is tailored to each person’s individual needs.

Our society has come a long way in understanding the importance of taking care of mental health. Although there have been many improvements in how mental health is addressed, there is still a stigma involved, especially when it comes to suicide.

Suicide is a difficult subject for most. It's hard to think about it, let alone mention it openly. Yet the decision to speak up is the only way to prevent the increase in fatalities.

Pets can provide a great amount of comfort and happiness to their owners. In fact, owning a pet can help reduce stress and improve your mental health.

Having a conversation about suicide can be uncomfortable because you may feel an immense amount of pressure to say and do the right thing to support your loved ones. To help you be prepared for such a difficult conversation, read this guideline and make a plan ahead of time for how you can best support the people you love.

To be more prepared for handling stress and anxiety “on the go,” you can put together a coping kit that consists of easily portable coping tools that you can bring anywhere in case of an emergency.