Cathy Cassata, Contributor

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Hiding In Plain Sight: Survivors Of Suicide Loss

More than 46,000 people died by suicide in 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, making suicide a leading cause of death in the United States.

Hiding In Plain Sight: Gaming Addiction

With more than 215 million gamers in the United States, it’s not surprising that so many are drawn to the entertainment, competition, and sense of community gaming can provide.

Hiding In Plain Sight: Supporting Young Adult Addiction Care

More than 40 million people were living with a substance use disorder in 2020, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. While the disease takes lives, 3 out of 4 people who experience addiction eventually recover, as …

Hiding In Plain Sight: Burnt Out Parents Worry About Their Kid’s Mental Health

According to The Great Collide report, a majority of working parents and caregivers said their work is affected by their children’s mental health and behavior. Disruptions include feelings of stress, distraction, and hopelessness.

Hiding In Plain Sight: NBA Player’s Mom Speaks Out About Family Loss

Kate Okongwu, mother of NBA Atlanta Hawks player Onyeka Okongwu, is sharing her family’s past experience of loss to connect with those experiencing grief now. When Onyeka was 13 years old, his older brother Nnamdi died suddenly.