Tag: fields for hope

  • Shining a Light for Depression:  An Invitation to Plant Hope

    Shining a Light for Depression: An Invitation to Plant Hope

    Many of us recognize the unfortunate stigma that remains in society when it comes to openly discussing our own or our loved ones depression and/or mental health.  Yet, as Paolo del Vecchio, M.S.W and Director of Mental Health at SAMHSA shares on his recent blog, less than 1/3 of those with mental health challenges receive…

  • Schools for Hope; New Campaign to Prevent Suicide in Youth

    Schools for Hope; New Campaign to Prevent Suicide in Youth

    Did you know 1 in 9 kids attempt suicide prior to graduating high school, and that 40% of those kids are in grade school?  (Journal of Adolescent Health via Family Matters, 2011).  And that the number one autofill on google is ‘Hope makes me…  depressed’?  We don’t know exactly why, but what we do know is…