CHICAGO - Step Up For Mental Health recently had the opportunity to attend Cook County's inaugural Behavioral Health Summit in Chicago, an event that brought together elected officials (Mayor Brandon…
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Media Impact on Mental Health Amid Conflict
The world is more interconnected than ever, thanks to the internet and social media. We can now witness events unfolding thousands of miles away from us in real time. With…
Mental Health In The Latine Community and It’s Stigma
Many of my Hispanic friends who have mental health issues don't get the help they need because their parents don't believe that their symptoms are real. Mental Health in the…
Coping With Mental Health As A High School Student
Let’s say you’re a high school student whose grades are A’s, B’s, and C's. They're not terrible, but you know you can do better. Luckily, you are in a scholar…
The Effects of Bullying on Mental Health
“Why is this important? Bullying doesn't even happen anymore!” These were the words that came out of my peers' mouths after an anti-bullying event took place in our school. It…
Watch Party Community Event: Watch Party: Hunger, Nutrition, and Health Conference
Today the Biden-Harris Administration will host the historic White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health — tune in live with Step Up For Mental Health®, starting at 11:30 am…
Peer Support Group: Reproductive Rights and Mental Health Discussion Series
Step Up For Mental Health's goal is to have a safe space for topics in society that are having a toll on communities dealing with added stress, anxiety, and depression.…
Workshop: Political Abuse of Psychiatry
How can medical power be abused for the purpose of political and social oppression? Here, we will explore how the field of psychiatry has been misused in order to obstruct…
5 Tips for a Successful Yoga Practice
Personally, my favorite thing to relieve stress is to do some yoga. If you're interested in trying yoga, below I share five tips that can help you have more effective…
Workshop: Let’s Talk About Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Mental Health
Mental health affects everyone but can present itself in diverse ways. In the workplace, commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) often fail to adequately ensure support for mental health…