Author: Harry Livesay

Caregiving is an important public health issue that affects the quality of life for millions of individuals and families. In 1997 the White House designated November as National Family Caregivers Month to honor the more than 50 million caregivers across the country who support aging parents, ill spouses, children, or other…

June is Men’s Mental Health Month and an important time to raise awareness about the need for more men to seek support and treatment of their mental health symptoms. Studies continue to reflect that most men associate seeking assistance for a psychological or emotional problem with shame or weakness. For…

Those of us with pet companions often feel a sense of comfort and happiness in the company of our furry, feathered, or finned family members. There’s plenty of research that shows that our pets really do have a positive and healing impact on our lives and can be beneficial in…

May was established as Mental Health Awareness Month in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. To commemorate the awareness month, Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) joins thousands of organizations, providers, supporters, families and…