Suicide among youths – uncovering the silent epidemic

When we first hear any news of suicide, the image of a dejected, lonely, middle-aged man easily comes to mind. This image, although supported by statistics, is one that is fueled by age-long stereotypes. And the fact that we (or many of us, at least) can’t get it out...

The importance of self-care

INTRODUCTION Adulthood is overrated. A great many people utter this statement out of frustration, and it’s not surprising. Being an adult sometimes comes with overwhelming responsibilities. There are targets to meet at work, and there is a lot of work to do at...

Trauma-informed care

WHAT IS TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE AND WHY DOES IT MATTER? What is trauma-informed care? The University of Buffalo Center for Social Research defines Trauma-informed care (TIC) as “an approach in the human service field that assumes that an individual is more likely than...

Perimeter Healthcare listed as critical infrastructure facilities

PERIMETER HEALTHCARE REMAINS OPEN Perimeter Healthcare operates a network of psychiatric hospitals and residential treatment centers.  These facilities are considered part of the “critical infrastructure industry” according to the President’s Coronavirus Guidelines...