Resource Topic: Emotional Mental Behavioral Health Challenges

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it provides an incredible opportunity to start a conversation about mental health. Learn more about effective ways you can use discussions to educate, fight stigma, and provide support around mental health, while approaching the topic with care and sensitivity. The first step to addressing the stigma is acknowledging it. Normalize the conversation around mental health by discussing how common mental health concerns are and by emphasizing that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Thank you Education.com for this good resource! Visit Website

you will be taken to this reflection sheet from Education.com which is very nicely done. It offers individuals a way to think about a recent experience: describing one or two positives; describing one or two challenges; and a chance to think about how you can learn, grow, or change as a result of this experience. Although this was made for middle school students, I feel it is very applicable for any of us as we process different times of our lives. During very difficult times, I have found this type of work has been very helpful for me. Read More

This 9 page document, released in 2024, is a series to guide support for the mental health needs of older adults. For your purposes, you may only glean a few facts that I extracted to help us better understand this current situation. Read More

Substance Use Disorder education is critical for all of us. Being informed will help you be the best Care Minister you can be, including taking care of yourself and having boundaries. Read More

Education.com has provided this template with very good words of advice: When you appreciate yourself, you are willing to accept your strengths and your flaws. Read More

Some of the life changes that come with ageing can cause depression. If you think you might be at risk, read on... Read More

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Feeling sad is a normal reaction to difficult times in life. Depression is different - it is a mood disorder that can affect how a person feels, thinks, and acts. By reading this 2 page poster, you can learn about depression in women and ways to get help. Consider printing this for women's restrooms at your faith community. Read More

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Older Americans Month. As professionals in aging, it's crucial to highlight the importance of mental health among older adults, including promoting mental health equity, challenging the stigma around mental health, cultivating resilience, reducing barriers to accessing mental health services and strengthening the mental health workforce. Here are the 3 main ways we suggest our members can get involved in Mental Health Awareness Month Read More

Don’t wait for a health care provider to ask about your mental health. Start the conversation. Here are five tips to help prepare and guide you on talking to a health care provider about your mental health and getting the most out of your visit. Read More