Mental Health Myths and Facts

Can you tell the difference between a mental health myth and fact? Learn the truth about the most common mental health myths. Mental Health Problems Affect Everyone Myth: Mental health problems don\’t affect me. Fact: Mental health problems are actually very...

Mental Health and Wellness

Positive mental health allows people to: Realize their full potential Cope with the stresses of life Work productively Make meaningful contributions to their communities Ways to maintain positive mental health include: Getting professional help if you need it...

Early Warning Signs

Not sure if you or someone you know is living with mental health problems? Experiencing one or more of the following feelings or behaviors can be an early warning sign of a problem: Eating or sleeping too much or too little Pulling away from people and usual...

Types of Birth control

Types of Birth control   Continuous abstinence This means not having sex (vaginal, anal, or oral) at any time. It is the only sure way to prevent pregnancy and protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV. Natural family planning/rhythm...

Birth control methods, failure rates, and side effects

Birth control methods, failure rates, and side effects Method Failure rate (the number of pregnancies expected per 100 women) Some side effects and risks Sterilization surgery for women Less than 1 pregnancy ·         Pain·         Bleeding ·         Complications...

Birth Control

What is the best method of birth control (or contraception)? All women and men can have control over when, and if, they become parents. Making choices about birth control, or contraception, isn’t easy. There are many things to think about. To get started, learn about...