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With the recent heart-wrenching images of migrant children in the news, there is an increased awareness of the unique mental health needs of migrant and refugee children.…
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The 85th Legislative Session in Texas was busy when it came to mental health. This was a result of a
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During the month of May – Mental Health Awareness Month – those in the know turn their manicures into Maynicures. What’s the difference? A Maynicure features four…
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As someone who is concerned about children’s mental health, you know that good and timely information is critical for parents when it comes to their child’s future and…
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Our faith leaders - pastors, priests and rabbis - are in a unique position to be the first line of defense when confronting mental illness. Speaking at the recent
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There are people in our lives and communities that we assume always have it together, all of the time. From the impeccable PTA volunteers at our children’s…
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Parental intuition is a powerful force; one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Imagine if you instinctively knew something was wrong with your child, but everywhere you…
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As parents of tweens and teens, we must have so many challenging conversations with our children. We talk to them about the dangers of smoking, alcohol and drugs. We speak…
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To recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, One in Five Minds is introducing Pinwheels for Change. The colorful and vibrant pinwheels are no ordinary pinwheels,…
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The old adage “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me,” is simply not true. Words are powerful. Use the right ones and you can make a great…
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If you’re asked to name a movie character with a mental illness, what example pops into your mind?Whoever you pick, chances are the character isn’t portrayed in…
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.When people bring up the subject of public schools, the most often discussed topics revolve around academic standardization, teacher accountability and…
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Over the last few months, we’ve brought to light the lack of emergency psychiatric care options for children in Bexar County. (Please see
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People living with mental illness often say the stigma and discrimination associated with their illness can be worse than the mental illness itself.So what…
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One in Five Minds is hosting a series of Community Conversations on Children’s Mental Health throughout San Antonio. The first one will be held August 11 at…
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Virginia State Senator Creigh Deeds was the keynote luncheon speaker at Claritycon2015 in San Antonio, Texas on June 18, 2015.Virginia State Senator…
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The sad part of society, according to Judge Nelson Wolff, is that we make things worse for people with mental illness.Wolff was one of the featured speakers during…
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Clarity Child Guidance Center, sponsor of the advocacy campaign One in Five Minds, held a press conference May 6, 2015, during National Children’s Mental Health…
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“I am not giving up. I am not throwing in the towel. And I am going to continuously share my family’s story!” said Justice Luz Elena Chapa.Chapa was one of the…
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and One in Five Minds is raising awareness of the important role mental health…
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Our article from April 6 shared compelling information from a recent survey that…
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With nearly 130 years of service to the community, Clarity Child Guidance Center has gained a considerable understanding of children’s mental health. We also understand…
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A couple of weeks ago a woman I have not spoken to in thirty years contacted me to ask for my…
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Growing up, I saw firsthand what labeling a child can do. In elementary school, my brother was…
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Teresa was a lively child. She liked to play with her dolls and make up adventurous stories to…
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It is fun to have fun but you have to know how. - Dr. SeussIs there any sound…
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If you’re reading this, odds are you have a child in your life that you love deeply. You may be…
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Shortly after 911, Officer William Kasberg’s department was called to a week-long class about…
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One in Five Minds is pleased to present the luncheon speaker for Claritycon2015 –…
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“As a community, we would never allow a child with a broken arm to go untreated, or wait three…
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Kathy Cunningham passed away in November 2013. She was a registered nurse, certified addictions…
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Our new One in Five Minds t-shirt is an attractive way to show your support for children's mental health! This unisex shirt is made of 100% cotton and available…
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What’s the scariest part about Halloween? It continues to stigmatize people struggling with…
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An enthusiastic crowd of attendees left the TEDxSanAntonio Children’s Mental Health Salon - Where are the Casseroles?, equipped with reminders, resources, and recipes to assist families and children struggling with mental illness.
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We’re excited to collaborate with TEDxSanAntonio on a unique children's mental health event this fall. It's called the TEDxSanAntonio Salon on Children's Mental Health - Where Are The Casseroles?
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If you’re like most people, you have the desire to help, but often don’t know where to begin.…
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Each day, thousands of young people contending with a mental illness wake up and go quietly…
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We like to tell stories. Long before technology streamlined our communication to texts, posts,…
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“Share your story” was one of the themes of the morning as we celebrated the one year anniversary…
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A campaign like One in Five Minds is introduced to create awareness and encourage…
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In this TEDxSanAntonio Children's Mental Health Salon talk, Dr. Polanco shares how not seeing the clinical background first, helped her to first see another side of this beautiful little girl.
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On October 14, One in Five Minds hosted “A Conversation with Liza Long.” Liza is an…
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On a cool October evening, nearly 200 people gathered to hear a parent’s perspective on raising…
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Popular film critic Roger Ebert died in April after a long struggle with cancer. He was 70…
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Words With Friends is one of the more popular game apps. This post is about a different…
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On March 28, the San Antonio community took One giant leap toward increasing access to mental health treatment for kids and their families with the launch of…
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Why One In Five Minds? If you’ve reviewed the One In Five Minds website,…
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The special launch event for One in Five Minds took place on Thursday, March 28, 2013,…
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