Mental Health Mondays
How it'll work:
Look for an email from us each month.
We'll highlight a mental health topic with resources & a discussion prompt.
Click the link to interact with the Mid-State community about Mental Health.
Share thoughts, photos, videos, experiences!
Holiday Mental Health
How can you make self-care a part of your holiday tradition? Click here to share
Resource: For ideas of ways to protect your mental health during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, check out this article by the Canadian Mental Health Association.
January National Celebration of life Month
February National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (Feb.23-29)
What is one thing you do to take good care of your body? Click here to share
Resource:
Find screening tools and other resources at the National Eating Disorder Association's website.
March
World Compliment Day (March 1st)
Resource: Say something kind about someone you know in the Mid-State community. Click here to share
Need help brainstorming? Check out ThinkKindness.org for a list of 100 compliments.
National Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Show survivors love. Share messages that show support for survivors and celebrate both their healing and resilience. Click here to share
Resource: You are not alone. Access confidential 24/7 support at www.RAINN.org
May Mental Health Awareness Month
June National PTSD Awareness Month
What is one way that you cope with stress?
Click here to share
Resource:
This Way Up is an organization based in Australia, dedicated to reaching people who struggle with anxiety, depression, and PTSD with tools and supportive programing. Visit ThisWayUp.org for information about PTSD and coping tools.
July Social Wellness Month
It is said that people able to show the most compassion for others also have the most secure boundaries. In
thinking about your boundaries, what part of your life deserves more time and energy these days?
Click here to share
Resource: For information about healthy relationships, setting boundaries, consent, and safety, visit LoveisRespect.org
August Back to School Wellness
National Suicide Prevention Month September
Write the words you need to hear today.
Maybe someone else needs them, too.
Click here to share
Resource:
Visit the 988 Lifeline website to learn about the risk factors and warning signs of suicide, and to read stories of hope and recovery.