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BIPOC Mental Health Month asks all of us to enhance public awareness of mental illness faced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. For historically marginalized communities, traditional systems of care may overlook cultural and historical factors that impede BIPOC mental health. That is why this year Mental Health America (MHA) is highlighting #StrengthInCommunities. For …
Black History Month is an opportunity to honor and celebrate the contributions African Americans have made in the United States. As we use the month to highlight the many contributions from the African American community, we encourage you to learn about these contributions beyond simply this month. Behavioral Health Champions Joy DeGruy, PhD Dr. Joy Angela DeGruy …
Telling someone to “cheer up” can actually make them feel worse. It can be hard to sit with someone who is hurting, but rushing to dismiss someone’s feelings makes the person feel unheard and doesn’t allow them to process what they’re going through. In fact, learning to accurately label, experience and talk about negative emotions …
We all have a “window of tolerance” where we can process and respond to the stressors and demands of everyday life. In this window, we can think and make decisions without feeling overwhelmed. But when we are exposed to extreme stress or trauma, our brains and bodies respond by sending signals to either Fight, Flight …
What can we do to return to our window of tolerance? Here are some small actions to help restore our mental well-being: For hyperarousal: Try reducing ambient noise and distractions. Find a way to release energy like taking a brisk walk or cleaning a space in your home. For hypoarousal: Do things to help yourself …
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Resources & Downloads As we celebrate Mental Health Matters Month, we are focusing on how expressing ourselves in different ways can raise awareness about mental health, break down barriers between people, build our own wellness and strengthen our communities. The effects of self-expression and creativity on our mental health and well-being have been widely documented. …
