By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published the statistics on the suicide rates from 2022, the data showed an increase in suicide rates overall. They…
Category: Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Taking the First Step Toward Wellness
Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed each May to increase understanding of mental health and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health conditions. Tillamook Family Counseling Center proudly supports this…
NEW WEEKLY ADVICE COLUMN: CONVERSATIONS WITH COACH DENISE
EDITOR’S NOTE: We are so thrilled to add Denise Donahue to the Pioneer’s list of contributors, and great timing to launch this weekly advice column – Mental Health Awareness Month. Conversations with…
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: Vulnerable Youth – Understanding & Preventing Youth Suicides
EDITOR’S NOTE: May is Mental Health Awareness Month – at the Pioneer, every month is mental health awareness. We are committed to providing connections, resources, education and information to normalize conversations about…
Domestic Violence: Understanding the Full Spectrum of Abuse; Resources
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC Domestic violence and family violence affects about 10 million Americans every year. Domestic violence includes physical, financial, sexual, or mental abuse of an adult, child, or elder. Domestic violence…
North Coast Communities Invited to Share Ideas on Caring for Those Facing Serious Illness and Grief
(TILLAMOOK & MANZANITA, OR) — Local residents are invited to take part in upcoming community listening circles in Tillamook and Manzanita, hosted by The Peaceful Presence Project. These interactive gatherings are designed…
Why Is My Teen Hiding in Their Hoodie? And Other Mysteries of Confidence and Anxiety
By Denise Donohue, Local Teen Confidence Coach If you’ve ever seen a teenager vanish into the depths of their hoodie like a shy turtle avoiding eye contact, congratulations—you may be living with a…
TILLAMOOK FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER: April is Alcohol Awareness Month – Rethink the Drink
April marks Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to educate ourselves and our communities about the risks of alcohol misuse and its widespread impact on health and well-being. It is important for people…
Mental Health Conditions and Suicide Risk: Recognizing Warning Signs
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC This article is part of a series openly discussing the topic of suicide. The goal is to empower those struggling to seek help. Note: This article contains information…
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS: Building Community Resiliency, Planting Seeds of Good Intentions
By Christy Kay, Rising Hearts Studio/Cosmic Healing On the eve of the first day of Spring, March 20th, HUGGS (Helping us Give/Get Support) and Rising Hearts Studio held a Community Conversation focused…
