Category Archive For "Mental Health"
Here’s What You Should Know About Minority Mental Health Month and How You Can Get Involved
Society is becoming more interconnected every year making it easier than ever to initiate critical conversations and advocate for important policies during Minority Mental Health Month. Mental health has become an important topic in modern-day society and we are making real strides towards destigmatizing the topic and creating change as more people understand the process …
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 …
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 …
Winter Depression Facts and Six Ways to Cope
If the colder weather and the shorter days are causing you to experience serious changes in your mood, you’re definitely not alone. According to Cleveland Clinic, current winter depression facts include the sobering statistic that about 5% of American adults experience serious seasonal depression, while 10%-20% experience a milder version called the “winter blues.” Winter …
