The US has observed National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month every July since 2008. To be more specific, the official name of the month is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental…
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The Importance of Educating Family Members about Mental Health
While the stigma surrounding mental health and mental illness has decreased in recent years, it still exists in our society and influences the way people think about mental health. This…
Mental Talk – Peer Support Group: Chronic Illness and Mental Health
Chronic illness can be extremely isolating. Not only can managing the symptoms be difficult but friends and family often don't understand. All of this can lead to struggles with mental…
Stay Strong Even As the War Rages On
Tired But Strong I am tired—tired of fighting an invisible war that is not so invisible anymore, tired of being treated like an outcast because I am different. The War…
A Thank You from Me to You
Dear reader, thank you. We all have rough days in this life. It is in these rough patches of life when we need to be reminded of our worth because…
Observing International Day of Yoga for Our Mental Health
Our Day of Yoga Monday, June 21, 2021, marks the seventh annual International Day of Yoga. Proposed by India, this day was given its name by the United Nations in…
Mental Talk – Peer Support Group: Chronic Pain’s Toll on Mental Health
Join us on a Mental Talk that will focus on the impact that chronic pain has on our mental health. Many of us deal with different types of chronic pain…
Why Autism Acceptance Matters
World Autism Day Every year, April 2 is designated as World Autism Day. The diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder has been growing with each year. We may not know a…
Mental Talk – Peer Support Group: Anxiety is More Than Just Stress
Join us on a Mental Talk that will focus on living and having anxiety is more than just experiencing high levels of stress. To this day, there is a lot…
Mental Talk – Peer Support Group: COVID Vaccine Anxiety
Join us on a Mental Talk that will focus on the anxiety that might come with getting a COVID-19 vaccine. This pandemic has brought a lot of stress and anxiety…