Isolation can have a significant impact on the mental health of young people. Humans are social beings, and we have an innate need for social connection and interaction. When young people are isolated and lack regular social contact, it can lead to various negative effects on their mental well-being. Here are some ways in which Read more about How Isolation Effects the Mental Health of Young People[…]
Stigma stops people from getting the help they need. Stigma is the biggest barrier to patients in need of treatment, and stigmatizing terms were championed during the war on drugs. Now, we know more about the science of addiction, and the language we use to describe addiction should now be changed to reflect our greater Read more about De-Stigmatizing Addiction[…]
Within the past year and a half, there has been an explosion of mental health talk and the different ways people cope with mental health issues/stressors. It’s understandable when one considers the pandemic, the 2020 US election, constant bad news, etc. It’s no wonder more and more people started to experience mental health stress or Read more about Mental Health: Different Ways To Cope[…]
We are so excited to announce the creation and mission of the Tanika R. Cohill Memorial Scholarship Fund. This scholarship fund seeks to assist recipients with receiving training to enter professions for which a college degree is not required. At the launch of the scholarship fund, recipients will be students in the state tested nursing Read more about Tanika R. Cohill Memorial Scholarship Fund[…]
Are you tired yet? Ready to get out and be with people? Why do we have such a strong drive to be with people? In any given year, there are hundreds of days celebrated! There is a “Hat Day” (January 15th), “National Hugging Day” (January 21st), and even a “Just Because Day” (August 27th). There Read more about The Need to Celebrate[…]
The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the need for continuous self-care. Here are some tips to help anyone spend time focusing on physical and mental wellness. Tip #1: Writing/Journaling – writing stories, poetry, and/or journal entries are great ways to process thoughts and feelings. It can help reduce stress while providing a form of positive self-expression. Read more about Five Tips for Self-Care[…]
It has been my privilege to be an Ohio adult ally for youth-led programming for the past five years. I have been a part of three adult ally study groups, working to define and refine the framework of youth-led programming in Ohio and being an example of the benefits of youth-led programming throughout the state Read more about Why Youth-Led Programs[…]
November 13 was World Kindness Day, but you don’t need only one day a year to be kind! Here are some quick and easy ways to spread joy and community in your neighborhood, especially during a pandemic. Text a friend or relative that you’re thinking about them Write a handwritten letter (and support the Post Read more about 20 Ways to Spread Kindness in Your Community[…]
Kuumba and Creativity “Kuumba” means to do as much as we can, any way we can, to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than when we inherited it. “Social distancing bans on travel, and the closing of many businesses; COVID-19 has altered the way of many of our everyday lives. Exploring the mental impact Read more about Overcoming in a Crisis[…]
Written by guest author, Trinity B. Social distancing bans on travel, and the closing of many businesses; COVID-19 has altered the way many of us live our everyday lives. Exploring the mental impact that the coronavirus has had within my community – within this country even – is of paramount importance. Said importance stems from Read more about How COVID-19 Impacted Us Mentally[…]
