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May is Mental Health Month

News you can use 🙂

Hello everyone – I thought it might be useful to explore how ‘beauty’ trends affect mental health, particularly in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. Especially among young women, it can be a truly challenging period filled with unrealistic comparisons and societal pressures. The constant exposure to curated images on social media platforms often leads to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem. I searched around the www to help us understand the psychological impact of these trends and to provide links that offer practical strategies to counteract their negative effects, supporting those who may need assistance in preventing depression and avoiding becoming unduly influenced by often unattainable social media standards. Additionally, empowering young women with knowledge and support can make a significant difference in navigating this complex environment.

Use the links below to find helpful resources.

Stay beautiful inside & out!

Self-Care Using Herbs & Therapy

BIPOC Mental Health Month is celebrated in July, shining a light on the unique challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, People of Color when it comes to mental health and wellness. Below is a link to an insightful article I discovered, which delves into the self-care tools and practices that African Americans have historically utilized to nurture their mental health and emotional well-being. These time-honored strategies not only reflect resilience but also offer us a glimpse into the cultural significance of self-care in the Black community.

You can learn more about Minaa and the Wellness ideas she provides at her website: https://www.minaab.com/


Do you know that the Abolitionist Harriet Tubman was an Herbalist ?

https://www.bbg.org/article/black_herbalists_harriet_tubman_emma_dupree

You can learn more about BIPOC Mental Health Month and Resources at my Wellness Connections Podcast, Episode 79. This podcast is available on Apple, Amazon Music, BuzzSprout, and other platforms.

Click the link below:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2349931

All the best in Wellness!

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month July 2024

Resources you can use 🙂

Additional Mental Health Blog & Podcast Resources:
https://www.healthyplace.com/blogs
https://www.bipochealingcentre.ca/podcast

All the best in Wellness!

Mental Health Month – Toolkits

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I am eager to share this information for May 2022 Mental Health Month. According to its website Mental Health America (MHA) is a community-based, non-profit organization founded in 1909.

The focus of MHA is to help people who have been living with the stress of the pandemic and to provide assistance with “early identification and intervention for those at risk”. And, this year’s theme is “Mental Health Month – Back to Basics.”

FYI – Below is a description from their website:

In 2014, Mental Health America (MHA) launched our online mental health screening: a collection of online, free, confidential, anonymous, and scientifically validated screening tools to help individuals understand and learn more about their mental health.

You can also signup for their Newsletter and take a Mental Health Test at the link below.
https://screening.mhanational.org/about-mha-screening/

Additional tools to help you work through issues on your own are available at the link below:
https://screening.mhanational.org/diy/

All the best for your mental well-being.

Wellness Connections Podcast link:
https://anchor.fm/judith-guerra7/episodes/Episode-41—May-is-Mental-Health-Month-e1ibigq