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Men’s Health Month: Putting Mental and Physical Health First
June is Men’s Health Month, a perfect time to talk about the importance of men prioritizing both their physical health and their mental well-being—both of which are crucial to living an overall healthy life. The first Men’s Health Month was celebrated in 1994, and in the years since it has become a central opportunity for …
Putting the Focus on LGBTQ+ Mental Health
June is Pride Month, and as we celebrate our LGBTQ+ communities it’s also a great time to shine a light on LGBTQ mental health and some of the struggles that those in the community face. The month of June became ubiquitous with LGBTQ pride in the 1970s, following the liberation movement kickstarted by the Stonewall …
Retreat Behavioral Health to Host Behind the Badge: A Candid Discussion about Mental Health in Law Enforcement During National Police Week
Members of law enforcement to have an honest and open conversation about the mental health challenges of the field NEW HAVEN, CT— So many of us are struggling with taking care of our mental health during these challenging times and police officers are not immune. According to the Ruderman Family Foundation, police officers are more …
Make Mental Health Month a Priority This May
We can always use a reminder to prioritize our mental health and this May, annually recognized as Mental Health Month, we want to help you do just that. Mental Health Month, also known as Mental Health Awareness Month, was established in 1949 as a way to increase awareness about mental health conditions and highlight just …
Helpful Tips to Reduce Your Stress Levels During Stress Awareness Month
April is Stress Awareness Month, providing a great opportunity for everyone to revisit and reprioritize healthy and productive stress relief strategies. Stress is incredibly common throughout the U.S. and around the world. According to the American Psychological Association’s Stress in America 2020 report, two in three adults (67%) say that they’ve experienced significant stress over …
