Deidre Ashley, Author at Jackson Hole Community Counseling Center

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Entries by Deidre Ashley

Trauma may affect majority of people

June 9, 2021/in Sound Mind/by Deidre Ashley

Trauma has been a much talked about issue in the field of mental health over the past several years.

Time to prioritize mental health

April 28, 2021/in Sound Mind/by Deidre Ashley

While this pandemic has been devastating in so many ways there is one positive that has come out of it. More people are talking about mental health.

A conversation can help avert suicide

February 9, 2021/in Sound Mind/by Deidre Ashley

Suicide is a difficult topic to talk about, but the fact remains that the numbers have been increasing nationwide over the past decade.

We all have ‘Covid brain’ from pandemic stress

October 7, 2020/in Sound Mind/by Deidre Ashley

If we look back on the year, it’s not hard to notice all the stressful events that have occurred.

Reduce your anxiety by taking care of you

April 15, 2020/in Sound Mind/by Deidre Ashley

From the Jackson Hole News & Guide Column Sound Mind As the reality of COVID-19 hits us locally as well as spreads across the nation, many individuals are understandably experiencing increased anxiety and stress. Those who are already struggling with mental health issues may be triggered even more so. The Centers for Disease Control and […]

Shame starts in the mind

January 22, 2020/in Sound Mind/by Deidre Ashley

From the Jackson Hole News & Guide Column Sound Mind As emotions go, guilt and shame seem to be universal across cultures, socioeconomics and demographic. While there is an important function to these emotions, they can also be extremely uncomfortable to deal with for a person. Guilt is a feeling of responsibility (real or imaginary) […]

The mental illness blame game helps no one

October 31, 2019/in Sound Mind/by Deidre Ashley

From the Jackson Hole News & Guide Column Sound Mind Mental illness is a term that is frequently used in all types of conversations. It is being discussed as it relates to politics, funding and service area gaps, employment and homelessness, and it spans socioeconomics and all populations, youth to seniors. Yet there may be […]

Destigmatize suicide with talk, trainings

September 18, 2019/in Sound Mind/by Deidre Ashley

From the Jackson Hole News & Guide Column Sound Mind Suicide is always a difficult topic to talk about, but the fact remains that the numbers have been on the rise nationally and globally. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, rates have increased by more than 30% in the U.S. since 1999. […]

Changing cultural norms may aid men’s health

June 26, 2019/in Sound Mind/by Deidre Ashley

From the Jackson Hole News & Guide Column Sound Mind Mental health awareness month, May, recognizes that 1 in 5 adults will experience a mental illness this year. Roughly 60% will not seek treatment due to barriers. June is recognized as Men’s Health Awareness Month. Men make up almost 80% of suicide victims in the […]

Mental health is a personal issue for all of us

May 15, 2019/in Sound Mind/by Deidre Ashley

From the Jackson Hole News & Guide Column Sound Mind May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. The intent is to raise awareness of this important issue and provide opportunities for education and awareness. We hear more about this topic every day, locally as well as globally. Why is this such an important topic? […]

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