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The Power of Support

Authored by Nexus Family Healing on October 10, 2025
Kattie’s life had been marked by hardship—struggles that left her feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about her future. As a mother, her greatest hope was to find success and stability for her two young sons, but the challenges they faced at home and within school made that feel out of reach. When Kattie met with Maddie Hawes at Nexus-PATH Family Healing, everything began to change.

Nexus Family Healing Launches Podcast to Explore the Pivotal Role of Family in Mental Health, Featuring the Stories of Public and Private Figures

Authored by Nexus Family Healing on October 8, 2025
Nexus Family Healing, a recognized leader in mental and behavioral health for youth and families for over 50 years, has launched its first podcast, In This Family, with new episodes available every Wednesday through Dec. 17.

Dr. Joseph Lee, CEO of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, on Addiction and Healing

Authored by Nexus Family Healing on October 8, 2025
Dr. Joseph Lee, President and CEO of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, joins Dr. Michelle K. Murray for an enlightening discussion on addiction, recovery, and family healing. Drawing from decades of experience, Dr. Lee shares how understanding, compassion, and support can help families move beyond guilt and shame to guide their loved ones toward lasting recovery.

Cozy Fall Activities for Your Mental Health

Authored by Nexus Family Healing on October 2, 2025
The swift approach of Autumn and the ending of summer can be a brutal adjustment. Days are short and cold, evenings are dark and long, and these changes in the weather can bring on symptoms of Seasonal Depressive Disorder. Because of this, it’s important to find enjoyable ways to combat these symptoms and protect your mental health. Here are a few suggestions to help you get excited for the changing season, all while supporting your mental health.

Loving Families and the Pain of Silence with Meg Kissinger

Authored by Nexus Family Healing on October 1, 2025
Award-winning veteran journalist Meg Kissinger grew up as part of a close-knit family in a noisy and active house. That happens in a home with eight kids. Yet there was nothing but silence when it came to the pervasive bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, depression, and anxiety that heavily impacted the Kissingers. Meg, author of the moving memoir While You Were Out, tells how she persevered, found answers that were hard to come by, and got to a healthier place. It’s an inspiring conversation about mental illness, loss, healing, and hope.

How Comedian Gary Gulman Crashed Hard and Pulled Himself Back Up

Authored by Nexus Family Healing on October 1, 2025
Gary Gulman has been making people laugh for many years as a top touring comedian and frequent guest on late night shows and star of multiple HBO specials. He’s a professional success by any measure. But that didn’t stop him from having a mental breakdown in his forties. In this revealing conversation with Nexus Family Healing CEO Dr. Michelle K. Murray, Gary reveals the depressive and anxious tendencies of his youth, his struggles connecting with his parents, and how a traumatic event fueled his depression.
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In This Family Podcast Trailer

Authored by Nexus Family Healing on September 23, 2025
In This Family, a new podcast hosted by Dr. Michelle K. Murray, President/CEO of Nexus Family Healing and licensed marriage and family therapist, explores the impact of mental health within families through honest, candid conversations. The podcast features public and private figures sharing raw, relatable stories about mental health challenges and triumphs. The series highlights how mental health affects the entire family—and how resilience and courage can lead to healing.

A Journey from Crisis to Connection

Authored by Nexus Family Healing on September 12, 2025
At just 14 years old, Kayleigh was facing emotional storms that felt impossible to navigate. Kayleigh struggled daily with the challenges of being on the Autism Spectrum, compounded by diagnoses of anxiety, ADHD, and depression. When Kayleigh felt scared, frustrated, or angry, she turned to self-harm or ran away. Her parents, desperate and determined, fought to get her the help she needed. That fight led them to Nexus-Gerard Family Healing, right in their own community.

Suicide Prevention Parenting Tips

Authored by Nexus Family Healing on September 4, 2025
Suicide is and has been for the last decade, the second leading cause of death for adolescents in the United States. The reasons why suicide occurs are often not well understood, leaving family and friends wondering what could have been done differently. Here are some things you can do as a parent to help your child if there is a concern about suicidal thoughts or actions.
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