It’s hard to talk about mental health – especially suicide. Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center therapists have a few tips for helping someone who may be considering suicide or is in a mental health crisis leading them toward hurting themselves. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the […]
At SEKMHC, we recognize the need for increased availability of immediate mental health care. In our mission to continue to offer the most effective care to our population here in Southeast Kansas, we acknowledge that there are still many barriers that exist keeping many from getting the help that is often needed in the time frame to be most helpful. To […]
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In the past few years, new treatment for depression has emerged beyond the traditional anti-depressant oral medication. For decades, traditional treatment for major depressive disorder has been the use of oral medication such as anti-depressants and atypical anti-psychotics. While these medications can be helpful for treating the symptoms of depression, such as feelings of sadness, lack of motivation, sleep issues, and suicidal thoughts for many people, there are […]
Greetings! My name is Monique Dickinson and I am a nurse practitioner that specializes in diabetes management at the Ashley Clinic in Chanute, KS. I have been in this role since 2016 and value it very much. I thoroughly enjoy helping my patients achieve their overall goals in living healthier lifestyles. There is nothing better […]