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Raising Awareness About Self Injury
Self-injury, also known as self-harm, is a complex and often misunderstood issue that affects many individuals around the world. It is...
Feb 28, 20242 min read


Teen Dating Violence: Breaking the Cycle and Cultivating Healthy Relationships
Teen dating violence is a pervasive issue that affects countless adolescents worldwide. It encompasses various forms of abuse, including...
Jan 31, 20243 min read


Mental Wellness: Taking Care of Your Mind and Emotions
In today's fast-paced and demanding world, it is essential to prioritize our mental wellness. Mental wellness refers to the state of our...
Jan 3, 20242 min read


Navigating Stressful Family Dynamics During the Holiday Season:A Guide to Finding Peace and Joy
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, love, and togetherness. However, for many of us, it can also be a source of...
Dec 1, 20232 min read


The Power of Gratitude: How Expressing Thankfulness Can Transform Your Life
Gratitude is a powerful emotion that has been proven to have a positive impact on mental health. While it may seem like a simple concept,...
Nov 1, 20232 min read


Embracing the strengths and challeges of living with ADD or ADHD as an Adult
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are neurodevelopmental conditions that affect...
Oct 4, 20232 min read


Prioritizing mental health and wellness as we return to school
As summer break comes to an end, it's time to gear up for another school year. While the anticipation of reuniting with friends and...
Aug 3, 20232 min read


Minorities face unique mental health challenges
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by...
Jul 7, 20232 min read


PTSD: The Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event....
Jun 7, 20232 min read


Mental Health Basics
By Michelle Wagner Public Health Educator With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s a good time to consider what we mean when we...
May 2, 20233 min read


Combat Stress with Self Care
By: Tiffanie Herring, BTTF Member Wellness is a big topic of conversation these days. A term we’ve been hearing more often is...
Apr 11, 20232 min read


More on Self-Injury
By: Michelle Wagner, Public Health Educator, Breaking Through Task Force Co-Chair Approximately two million cases of self harm or...
Mar 7, 20233 min read


What Parents Need to Know About Teen Dating Violence
By: Michelle Wagner, Breaking Through Task Force Member Every February, Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month provides...
Jan 31, 20234 min read


Suicide Awareness & Prevention Townhall Held
The Breaking Through Task Force, Saving Lives Task Force, Be Resilient OBX, and Dare County Department of Health & Human Services...
Oct 1, 20221 min read


Suicide Documentary & Education Initiative Seeks Community Participants
The Breaking Through Task Force has partnered with The Saving Lives Task Force, Be Resilient OBX and Dare County Department of Health &...
Jul 7, 20222 min read


Gardening is good for the soul.
By: Jerry Vipond, Community Member I love Spring! It’s a time of renewal when we emerge from winter’s deep slumber. The days grow...
May 9, 20222 min read


More about Self-Harm & Self-Injury
By: Christine Vipond, Breaking Through Task Force Member Have you ever gotten so mad at yourself that you ate so much ice cream that you...
Mar 31, 20221 min read


One member's journey to discover she had ADHD
By: Katy Haslar, Breaking Through Task Force Member I’ve been seeing mental health providers since I was 23 (I just turned 39 for the 8th...
Oct 20, 20214 min read


Learning Self-Compassion
By: Jenna Gwaltney, LCMHCA, NCC Holland and Associates Counseling, PLLC Imagine this: your best friend comes to you with eyes full of...
Jun 29, 20214 min read


Bad Days, COVID-19, and Help
By: Nancy Proctor, Breaking Through Task Force Member I’ve been categorized as part of the vulnerable older population. COVID has made...
Apr 19, 20213 min read
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