Nothing about the global coronavirus health crisis is normal. There’s no pill you can pop for coping with a pandemic. Quarantine and social distancing have the potential to lead to detrimental long-term physical and mental health issues if unmanaged. Here are a few tips to help you remain physically and mentally healthy through this time.
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March 22, 2020
Speaking to Your Kids About Mental Illness
Ways to speak to your kids about mental illness Mental illness has become a prominent issue in our country in 2020. As awareness has grown over the past decade, including famous athletes and celebrities opening up about their personal struggles, it has become important for our children to learn the facts about mental illness. 1
January 20, 2020
Addiction in the LGBTQ+ Community
Members of the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, etc.) community face a number of varying obstacles throughout their lives. These challenges contribute to a high rate of psychological damage. For many of these individuals, this can include the development of a substance use disorder. Substance use disorder has become a national epidemic throughout many
December 3, 2019
A Personal Story: “I Have Mental Illness”
This week is Mental Illness Week and we have been sharing facts and statistics all week to create more education and awareness around mental health. Sharing this information also helps to combat the stigma surrounding mental illness.
October 11, 2019
Fighting the Stigma During Mental Illness Awareness Week
The first week of October each year is Mental Illness Awareness Week. While organizations and advocates nationwide use this week to spread awareness around mental illness and fight the stigma, mental health is an issue that should be discussed year-round.
