Wondering whether psychological or psychoeducational testing is right for you or your child? Learn what these evaluations involve, the questions they can answer, and how comprehensive testing helps clarify learning, attention, emotional, and behavioral concerns.

It can be scary to worry that someone you care about may be thinking about suicide.

Many people hesitate to say anything because they are afraid of:

• making things worse

• saying the wrong thing

• offending the person

• “putting the idea in their head”

• overreacting

• not knowing what to do next

These fears are very common.

But avoiding the conversation entirely can leave someone feeling even more isolated.

If you are concerned about someone, you don’t need to handle the situation perfectly to make a real difference. Often, the most important step is being willing to notice, ask, and stay connected.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-based form of psychotherapy commonly used to treat anxiety disorders, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), insomnia, stress-related difficulties, and many other mental health concerns.

CBT is based on the idea that thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical reactions are interconnected. Over time, certain patterns of thinking and behavior can unintentionally reinforce distress and keep people feeling stuck.

Treatment focuses on identifying and changing the patterns that may be maintaining emotional difficulties over time.