How to decrease stigma in mental health: Practice kindness and compassion Volunteer in awareness events Educate yourself on S/Sx of mental illness Start conversations on mental health issues Be intentional
Read moreHolocaust Remembrance 28 April 2022
Yom Hashoah is Holocaust Remembrance Day. Honor and remember the six million Jews that were killed in WWII by: Educate yourself about the Holocaust Listen to stories of the Holocaust
Read moreMarch is Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month started as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982,
Read moreWhat are antidepressants?
An antidepressant is an effective form of treatment for depression. Antidepressants help relieve the symptoms of depression. Depression symptoms are, sleep issues, feelings of irritability or agitation, and guilt. Some
Read morePractice Gratitude
Why practice gratitude? When you practice gratitude, you increase positive emotions in life. It helps you focus on the good things in life. What is gratitude? It is a sense
Read moreImportance of Social Relationships
According to research from the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, The Connection Prescription: Using the Power of Social Interactions and the Deep Desire for Connectedness to Empower Health and Wellness,
Read moreHow to Decrease Holiday Stress
It is critical that during this holiday season that you also take care of your mental health. Here are some tips for you: Be realistic. Focus on quality time with
Read moreWhy Tele-Health/Tele-Psychiatry
Benefits of using Tele-psychiatry Benefits of providing Telehealth services: Increases access. Approximately 123 million Americans live in an area with limited access to healthcare. Telehealth increasing accessibility in these communities
Read moreValues-Based Goals
What are Values-Based Goals? Values-Based Goals are those that is MEANINGFUL to you. It helps you prioritize what is important in your life. Values-based goals keep our focus on our
Read moreWhat is a Nurse Practitioner?
Nurse Practitioners are Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and are expert clinicians who assess, diagnose, and treat medical and psychiatric conditions. Nurse Practitioners prescribe medication and provide you with Treatment Plan.
Read moreVeteran Resources
Resources Websites for health-related information for veterans and their families Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center https://dvbic.dcoe.mil Veterans Crisis Line/National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255...
Read moreMy Safety Plan
Safety Plan is a concrete list of what you will do during a crisis. This list will help you plan for safety. These are techniques to help you get through
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