Who Supports the Support Systems? A Note to Educators, Counselors, and Caregivers
Teachers, counselors, and caregivers hold the world together, but who holds them? Learn why compassion fatigue is rising among frontline helpers and how therapy and coaching can help rebuild resilience from the inside out.
World Mental Health Day: 5 Ways to Make Care More Equitable and Accessible
Mental health care should not be a privilege but a right. This World Mental Health Day, we are spotlighting five practical ways we can make care more equitable, affordable, and culturally responsive for everyone. At Palm Atlantic Behavioral Health, we are working to close the gap between awareness and access, one virtual session at a time.
You’d Never Know They’re Struggling: The Truth About High-Functioning Mental Illness
They hold it together in meetings, remember birthdays, and post the perfect vacation photos. But behind the polished surface, they’re quietly fighting battles no one sees. This is the reality of high-functioning mental illness, and it’s time we start talking about it.
Faith, Shame, and Healing: A Reflection for the National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness
Faith and mental health are not at odds. They are threads of the same human story. On this National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness, we reflect on how faith can both comfort and complicate the path to healing, and how therapy can become a tool for the soul.
Mental Illness Awareness Week: What It Is and Why It Still Matters
Mental Illness Awareness Week reminds us that while awareness has grown, stigma, access barriers, and unmet needs remain. Here is why this observance still matters and how awareness can drive real change.
When You're the One Struggling: How to Ask for Help (Even If It's Hard)
Asking for help when you are struggling can feel impossible, but silence only deepens the pain. Learn how to break through resistance, take small first steps, and connect to real support when you need it most.
Not Just a Phase: Understanding Suicidal Thoughts in Teens and Young Adults
Suicidal thoughts in teens and young adults are not “just a phase.” Learn the unique risks youth face, the myths that harm prevention, and how early intervention, therapy, and family support can save lives.
Words That Help: How to Talk to Someone You’re Worried About
When someone you love is struggling, the right words can make all the difference. Learn what to say, what to avoid, and how to guide them toward support without judgment.
Suicide Prevention Week: Why the Conversation Matters Now More Than Ever
Suicide Prevention Week reminds us that silence can cost lives. This first article in our week-long series explores why now is the time to break stigma, open dialogue, and share resources that make a real difference.
Body Image, Control, and the Mental Health Conversations We Avoid
Body image is more than self-esteem. It is often about control, silence, and hidden struggles. Learn how opening these conversations can reshape mental health and recovery.
Preparing for Suicide Prevention Week 2025: A Time for Awareness and Action
Suicide Prevention Week begins September 7. Join us as we prepare to raise awareness, share resources, and build hope for a safer, more supportive community.
National Recovery Month: Honoring the Journey and Expanding the Conversation
Recovery is not a destination but a lifelong journey of resilience, healing, and growth. This National Recovery Month, we celebrate every step forward and expand the conversation to include substance use, mental health, trauma, and neurodivergent care.
Supporting Young Minds: Back-to-School Mental Health Tips for Students and Families
The back-to-school season can be exciting and stressful for students and families. Learn how to create healthy routines, build open communication, and support youth mental health for a confident, resilient school year.
How Cultural Stigma Still Shapes Mental Health Conversations Today
Cultural stigma still shapes how we talk about mental health today often in ways that silence and isolate those who need help most. Learn how awareness, culturally competent care, and open conversations can break the cycle.
Why Mental Health Prevention Is the Future of Wellness
We do not wait for a heart attack before caring about heart health. So why wait for a crisis to address our mental well-being? Preventive mental health care is not just a trend. It is a necessary shift in how we define true wellness. At Palm Atlantic Behavioral Health, we are helping people build mental resilience before breakdowns begin.

