Caring for Caregivers: Why They Need to Protect Their Own Mental Health

• By: Wendy Martinez Farmer, LPC Jantra Coll Vibrant Emotional Health
• September 29th, 2025
• caregiver mental health, caregiving, community resources, Fall 2025 Issue, family support, protective factors, respite services, social isolation, suicide risk
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Caregiving can be one of life’s most meaningful yet demanding responsibilities. Whether you’re a parent managing a child’s physical or behavioral challenges, an adult caring for an aging parent, or supporting a loved one through illness or disability, the weight of these responsibilities can...

Creating a Continuum of Care: Addressing Mental Health Challenges Facing Youth & Young Adults in New York and Beyond

• By: Brenda Tong Jantra Coll Vibrant Emotional Health
• April 16th, 2025
• adolescents, case management, crisis hotlines, family, mental health, resources, services, Spring 2025 Issue, suicide prevention, support, vocational training
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The mental health landscape for youth and young adults in the United States is at a critical inflection point. According to the World Economic Forum, the world’s 1.2 billion young people, representing 16% of the global population, are facing a generational mental health crisis of unprecedented...