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A SET OF GRIEF EXERCISES FOR CONTINUOUS HEALING Here is a set of grief exercises inspired by the book: Tell the story: When something exciting or traumatic happens to us, we tell many people about it. We repeat it. This is part of our continuous healing. Our mind is behind because the event happens so fast and we struggle to make sense out of it. If people around you grow tired of hearingMISSION STATEMENT
Mission Statement: Step Up For Mental Health®’s mission is to support, educate and provide services to empower families living with the challenges of mental health disorders. We do this by providing a safe place to share stories and find support for others who are dealing with mental health disorders or caring for a family memberwith a
5 WAYS TO HANDLE AN ADULT BULLY Respond with Kindness, Humor, or Apathy. If you have no way of avoiding interactions with the bully, try responding with a different tone. Reacting with kindness is a common tactic for encouraging others to treat you better. You can also try making a joke. This can throw off the individual and show them you aren’t intimidated or affectedby
BECOME A CHAMPION AMBASSADOR TEAM MEMBER FOR MENTAL … Become a fundraiser for Step Up For Mental Health®: Online tools, events, private events. Commit to at least one (1) year of service as a Champion Ambassador. Join our annual Virtual Bike Ride for our fundraiser. “Champion Ambassador Team”. Raise at least $1000+ annually for our Programs like our Helpline, 1:1 Peer Support Chat,and
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About Mental Talk: Good Mental Health is all about talking, sharing, and listening to one another.What better way to share life experiences in a supportive peer and topic lead group. Topics will range from work, family, caregivers and life balance, meditation, chronic pain, self-care, stress, racism (Transgenerational Trauma) depression, andmore.
TMJ: MANAGING CHRONIC JAW PAIN AND ITS EFFECTS ON MENTAL For most dealing with TMJ, it’s a chronic pain issue. Chronic pain and mental health problems have a bidirectional relationship. If you are suffering from chronic pain, you probably have struggled with mental health. My counselor has said my bruxism, a fancy way of saying teeth grinding is influenced by my anxiety. This has led to my TMJ. INVITE MORE PERSONAL GROWTH INTO YOUR LIFE BY CELEBRATING By Deshlee Ford. Deshlee Ford is a writer based out of Florida. She graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, and seeks to use her writing to intersect mindfulness, embodied living, and creativity with mental health awareness, well-being, and self-care. CHILDREN AND TRAUMA: THE EFFECTS OF THE BORDER POLICIES OF Since early May 2, 342 children have been separated from their parents after crossing the Southern U.S. border, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Separating children from their caregivers has catastrophic effects on their mental health. STEP UP FOR MENTAL HEALTH Step Up For Mental Health is pleased to help families find services in the Chicagoland area and national via our helpline. If you are struggling to find services, we might be able to assist. Fill out our form and someone will reach out to you. Just another way to support families when they need it most! 5 POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH IN 2021 Try repeating to yourself every day, “I am worthy of love and happiness,” and you will be more likely to receive those feelings in your life. These positive mental health affirmations are all statements you can start living by in 2021 to change your way of thinking and attitude. We at Step Up for Mental Health can also helpyou along the way.
A SET OF GRIEF EXERCISES FOR CONTINUOUS HEALING Here is a set of grief exercises inspired by the book: Tell the story: When something exciting or traumatic happens to us, we tell many people about it. We repeat it. This is part of our continuous healing. Our mind is behind because the event happens so fast and we struggle to make sense out of it. If people around you grow tired of hearingMISSION STATEMENT
Mission Statement: Step Up For Mental Health®’s mission is to support, educate and provide services to empower families living with the challenges of mental health disorders. We do this by providing a safe place to share stories and find support for others who are dealing with mental health disorders or caring for a family memberwith a
5 WAYS TO HANDLE AN ADULT BULLY Respond with Kindness, Humor, or Apathy. If you have no way of avoiding interactions with the bully, try responding with a different tone. Reacting with kindness is a common tactic for encouraging others to treat you better. You can also try making a joke. This can throw off the individual and show them you aren’t intimidated or affectedby
BECOME A CHAMPION AMBASSADOR TEAM MEMBER FOR MENTAL … Become a fundraiser for Step Up For Mental Health®: Online tools, events, private events. Commit to at least one (1) year of service as a Champion Ambassador. Join our annual Virtual Bike Ride for our fundraiser. “Champion Ambassador Team”. Raise at least $1000+ annually for our Programs like our Helpline, 1:1 Peer Support Chat,and
MENTAL TALK
About Mental Talk: Good Mental Health is all about talking, sharing, and listening to one another.What better way to share life experiences in a supportive peer and topic lead group. Topics will range from work, family, caregivers and life balance, meditation, chronic pain, self-care, stress, racism (Transgenerational Trauma) depression, andmore.
TMJ: MANAGING CHRONIC JAW PAIN AND ITS EFFECTS ON MENTAL For most dealing with TMJ, it’s a chronic pain issue. Chronic pain and mental health problems have a bidirectional relationship. If you are suffering from chronic pain, you probably have struggled with mental health. My counselor has said my bruxism, a fancy way of saying teeth grinding is influenced by my anxiety. This has led to my TMJ. INVITE MORE PERSONAL GROWTH INTO YOUR LIFE BY CELEBRATING By Deshlee Ford. Deshlee Ford is a writer based out of Florida. She graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, and seeks to use her writing to intersect mindfulness, embodied living, and creativity with mental health awareness, well-being, and self-care. CHILDREN AND TRAUMA: THE EFFECTS OF THE BORDER POLICIES OF Since early May 2, 342 children have been separated from their parents after crossing the Southern U.S. border, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Separating children from their caregivers has catastrophic effects on their mental health. HOW PARENTS CAN PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN’S MENTAL WELL-BEING Another great way for parents to protect their children’s mental well-being is to encourage them to learn new things. Being out of school for a prolonged amount of time is a great opportunity to take up a new hobby. Learning a new hobby will help keep their brains sharpand bodies active.
MENTAL TALK
About Mental Talk: Good Mental Health is all about talking, sharing, and listening to one another.What better way to share life experiences in a supportive peer and topic lead group. Topics will range from work, family, caregivers and life balance, meditation, chronic pain, self-care, stress, racism (Transgenerational Trauma) depression, andmore.
HOW YOU CAN COPE WITH PARALYZING ANXIETY Inspiring others. For anyone currently struggling with anxiety or any mental health disorder, you are the bravest and strongest person I know. Every day is a battle when trying to cope with paralyzing anxiety. I know how tempting it can be to give up the fight, but I am so glad you are still here. Keep holding on, for you are a capablewarrior
CHILDREN AND TRAUMA: THE EFFECTS OF THE BORDER POLICIES OF Since early May 2, 342 children have been separated from their parents after crossing the Southern U.S. border, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Separating children from their caregivers has catastrophic effects on their mental health. SHAKE IT OFF: THE NATURAL RESPONSE TO RELIEVE ANXIETY Shaking is a natural response all animals do to relieve anxiety. Tension & Trauma Relaxing Exercises is a helpful technique for humansalso. Learn more.
COGNITIVE REFRAMING OF NEGATIVE THOUGHTS So, basically Cognitive Reframing can be explained as taking your negative thoughts and challenging yourself to make them positive. Something that helps me reframe my thoughts is to ask a set of questions. Writing them down, or saying them out loud can lead you to a positive thought. Here is a worksheet, and some questions that Iuse.
MENTAL HEALTH STEP UP: "CHECK ON YOUR STRONG FRIEND Mental Health Step Up: “Check on Your Strong Friend”. The phrase that went viral a few weeks ago after we lost some pretty amazing people. The phrase that highlights that people who seem put together on the outside, may actually be breaking and screaming in the inside. The phrase that is trying to break the stigma of asking for help andthe
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Bridging Mental Health and Spirituality is a Peer Support Group discussion where people from all identities will have an opportunity to collectively learn, share, and reflect on what mental health and spirituality mean as well as the relationship between the two. JOKING ABOUT SUICIDE ISN'T COOL; IT'S HARMFUL Making these statements with the assumption that somehow suicide is ‘cool’ is another slap into the face of the victims. Depression isn’t cool. Anxiety isn’t cool. Being bipolar isn’t cool. Just in the way that being an oppressed minority isn’t cool. These aren’t jokes; these are real experiences felt by real people andshould be
POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION: A SURVIVOR'S STORY Postpartum Depression: A Survivor’s Story. Posted on 06.09.18 by Jamie Lardner. One in five women will experience Postpartum Depression. In my doula training, we all discussed that we think that number might be higher, closer to one in four. Postpartum Depression is a condition that people are generally aware of but few understand. STEP UP FOR MENTAL HEALTH Step Up For Mental Health is pleased to help families find services in the Chicagoland area and national via our helpline. If you are struggling to find services, we might be able to assist. Fill out our form and someone will reach out to you. Just another way to support families when they need it most! A SET OF GRIEF EXERCISES FOR CONTINUOUS HEALING Here is a set of grief exercises inspired by the book: Tell the story: When something exciting or traumatic happens to us, we tell many people about it. We repeat it. This is part of our continuous healing. Our mind is behind because the event happens so fast and we struggle to make sense out of it. If people around you grow tired of hearing 5 POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH IN 2021 Try repeating to yourself every day, “I am worthy of love and happiness,” and you will be more likely to receive those feelings in your life. These positive mental health affirmations are all statements you can start living by in 2021 to change your way of thinking and attitude. We at Step Up for Mental Health can also helpyou along the way.
A LIGHTHEARTED PERSPECTIVE ON MENTAL HEALTH It’s served as a much-needed reprieve. By lighthearted, I mean easygoing or blithe. Which is not to say I want the importance of mental health to be taken lightly. Lightheartedness can instead be a new perspective. One that makes the mental health journey more easygoing or smoother. I cope with constant disconnection, loneliness,and depression.
HOW PARENTS CAN PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN’S MENTAL WELL-BEING Another great way for parents to protect their children’s mental well-being is to encourage them to learn new things. Being out of school for a prolonged amount of time is a great opportunity to take up a new hobby. Learning a new hobby will help keep their brains sharpand bodies active.
COGNITIVE REFRAMING OF NEGATIVE THOUGHTS So, basically Cognitive Reframing can be explained as taking your negative thoughts and challenging yourself to make them positive. Something that helps me reframe my thoughts is to ask a set of questions. Writing them down, or saying them out loud can lead you to a positive thought. Here is a worksheet, and some questions that Iuse.
INVITE MORE PERSONAL GROWTH INTO YOUR LIFE BY CELEBRATING By Deshlee Ford. Deshlee Ford is a writer based out of Florida. She graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, and seeks to use her writing to intersect mindfulness, embodied living, and creativity with mental health awareness, well-being, and self-care. TMJ: MANAGING CHRONIC JAW PAIN AND ITS EFFECTS ON MENTAL For most dealing with TMJ, it’s a chronic pain issue. Chronic pain and mental health problems have a bidirectional relationship. If you are suffering from chronic pain, you probably have struggled with mental health. My counselor has said my bruxism, a fancy way of saying teeth grinding is influenced by my anxiety. This has led to my TMJ. CHILDREN AND TRAUMA: THE EFFECTS OF THE BORDER POLICIES OF Since early May 2, 342 children have been separated from their parents after crossing the Southern U.S. border, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Separating children from their caregivers has catastrophic effects on their mental health. POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION: A SURVIVOR'S STORY Postpartum Depression: A Survivor’s Story. Posted on 06.09.18 by Jamie Lardner. One in five women will experience Postpartum Depression. In my doula training, we all discussed that we think that number might be higher, closer to one in four. Postpartum Depression is a condition that people are generally aware of but few understand. STEP UP FOR MENTAL HEALTH Step Up For Mental Health is pleased to help families find services in the Chicagoland area and national via our helpline. If you are struggling to find services, we might be able to assist. Fill out our form and someone will reach out to you. Just another way to support families when they need it most! A SET OF GRIEF EXERCISES FOR CONTINUOUS HEALING Here is a set of grief exercises inspired by the book: Tell the story: When something exciting or traumatic happens to us, we tell many people about it. We repeat it. This is part of our continuous healing. Our mind is behind because the event happens so fast and we struggle to make sense out of it. If people around you grow tired of hearing 5 POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH IN 2021 Try repeating to yourself every day, “I am worthy of love and happiness,” and you will be more likely to receive those feelings in your life. These positive mental health affirmations are all statements you can start living by in 2021 to change your way of thinking and attitude. We at Step Up for Mental Health can also helpyou along the way.
A LIGHTHEARTED PERSPECTIVE ON MENTAL HEALTH It’s served as a much-needed reprieve. By lighthearted, I mean easygoing or blithe. Which is not to say I want the importance of mental health to be taken lightly. Lightheartedness can instead be a new perspective. One that makes the mental health journey more easygoing or smoother. I cope with constant disconnection, loneliness,and depression.
HOW PARENTS CAN PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN’S MENTAL WELL-BEING Another great way for parents to protect their children’s mental well-being is to encourage them to learn new things. Being out of school for a prolonged amount of time is a great opportunity to take up a new hobby. Learning a new hobby will help keep their brains sharpand bodies active.
COGNITIVE REFRAMING OF NEGATIVE THOUGHTS So, basically Cognitive Reframing can be explained as taking your negative thoughts and challenging yourself to make them positive. Something that helps me reframe my thoughts is to ask a set of questions. Writing them down, or saying them out loud can lead you to a positive thought. Here is a worksheet, and some questions that Iuse.
INVITE MORE PERSONAL GROWTH INTO YOUR LIFE BY CELEBRATING By Deshlee Ford. Deshlee Ford is a writer based out of Florida. She graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, and seeks to use her writing to intersect mindfulness, embodied living, and creativity with mental health awareness, well-being, and self-care. TMJ: MANAGING CHRONIC JAW PAIN AND ITS EFFECTS ON MENTAL For most dealing with TMJ, it’s a chronic pain issue. Chronic pain and mental health problems have a bidirectional relationship. If you are suffering from chronic pain, you probably have struggled with mental health. My counselor has said my bruxism, a fancy way of saying teeth grinding is influenced by my anxiety. This has led to my TMJ. CHILDREN AND TRAUMA: THE EFFECTS OF THE BORDER POLICIES OF Since early May 2, 342 children have been separated from their parents after crossing the Southern U.S. border, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Separating children from their caregivers has catastrophic effects on their mental health. POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION: A SURVIVOR'S STORY Postpartum Depression: A Survivor’s Story. Posted on 06.09.18 by Jamie Lardner. One in five women will experience Postpartum Depression. In my doula training, we all discussed that we think that number might be higher, closer to one in four. Postpartum Depression is a condition that people are generally aware of but few understand. 5 POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH IN 2021 Try repeating to yourself every day, “I am worthy of love and happiness,” and you will be more likely to receive those feelings in your life. These positive mental health affirmations are all statements you can start living by in 2021 to change your way of thinking and attitude. We at Step Up for Mental Health can also helpyou along the way.
MAINTAIN YOUR MENTAL HEALTH DURING THE SHUTDOWN Give them a call to make sure they are doing well and staying safe. Ask them what they want you to bring them or if any errands needed to be run. Send them a card or a gift basket to make them feel better. Doing things for other people is a great way to keep your mental health in shape. It keeps you busy and makes you feel good aboutyourself.
WHY AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MATTERS World Autism Day on April 2 is part of a wider effort to raise awareness of autism and promote understanding and acceptance aroundthe world.
COGNITIVE REFRAMING OF NEGATIVE THOUGHTS So, basically Cognitive Reframing can be explained as taking your negative thoughts and challenging yourself to make them positive. Something that helps me reframe my thoughts is to ask a set of questions. Writing them down, or saying them out loud can lead you to a positive thought. Here is a worksheet, and some questions that Iuse.
HOW YOU CAN COPE WITH PARALYZING ANXIETY Inspiring others. For anyone currently struggling with anxiety or any mental health disorder, you are the bravest and strongest person I know. Every day is a battle when trying to cope with paralyzing anxiety. I know how tempting it can be to give up the fight, but I am so glad you are still here. Keep holding on, for you are a capablewarrior
MENTAL TALK
About Mental Talk: Good Mental Health is all about talking, sharing, and listening to one another.What better way to share life experiences in a supportive peer and topic lead group. Topics will range from work, family, caregivers and life balance, meditation, chronic pain, self-care, stress, racism (Transgenerational Trauma) depression, andmore.
SHAKE IT OFF: THE NATURAL RESPONSE TO RELIEVE ANXIETY Shaking is a natural response all animals do to relieve anxiety. Tension & Trauma Relaxing Exercises is a helpful technique for humansalso. Learn more.
5 WAYS TO SEEK HELP FOR DEALING WITH SUICIDAL THOUGHTS Talk therapy, otherwise known as psychotherapy, is another common way to seek help for this condition. Psychotherapists often use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) when helping people dealing with suicidal thoughts. By using the CBT method of talk therapy, they strive to help their clients develop a positive outlook on their circumstances. 5 WAYS TO HANDLE AN ADULT BULLY Respond with Kindness, Humor, or Apathy. If you have no way of avoiding interactions with the bully, try responding with a different tone. Reacting with kindness is a common tactic for encouraging others to treat you better. You can also try making a joke. This can throw off the individual and show them you aren’t intimidated or affectedby
JOKING ABOUT SUICIDE ISN'T COOL; IT'S HARMFUL Making these statements with the assumption that somehow suicide is ‘cool’ is another slap into the face of the victims. Depression isn’t cool. Anxiety isn’t cool. Being bipolar isn’t cool. Just in the way that being an oppressed minority isn’t cool. These aren’t jokes; these are real experiences felt by real people andshould be
STEP UP FOR MENTAL HEALTH Step Up For Mental Health is pleased to help families find services in the Chicagoland area and national via our helpline. If you are struggling to find services, we might be able to assist. Fill out our form and someone will reach out to you. Just another way to support families when they need it most! 5 POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH IN 2021 Try repeating to yourself every day, “I am worthy of love and happiness,” and you will be more likely to receive those feelings in your life. These positive mental health affirmations are all statements you can start living by in 2021 to change your way of thinking and attitude. We at Step Up for Mental Health can also helpyou along the way.
A SET OF GRIEF EXERCISES FOR CONTINUOUS HEALING Here is a set of grief exercises inspired by the book: Tell the story: When something exciting or traumatic happens to us, we tell many people about it. We repeat it. This is part of our continuous healing. Our mind is behind because the event happens so fast and we struggle to make sense out of it. If people around you grow tired of hearingMISSION STATEMENT
Mission Statement: Step Up For Mental Health®’s mission is to support, educate and provide services to empower families living with the challenges of mental health disorders. We do this by providing a safe place to share stories and find support for others who are dealing with mental health disorders or caring for a family memberwith a
A LIGHTHEARTED PERSPECTIVE ON MENTAL HEALTH It’s served as a much-needed reprieve. By lighthearted, I mean easygoing or blithe. Which is not to say I want the importance of mental health to be taken lightly. Lightheartedness can instead be a new perspective. One that makes the mental health journey more easygoing or smoother. I cope with constant disconnection, loneliness,and depression.
INVITE MORE PERSONAL GROWTH INTO YOUR LIFE BY CELEBRATING By Deshlee Ford. Deshlee Ford is a writer based out of Florida. She graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, and seeks to use her writing to intersect mindfulness, embodied living, and creativity with mental health awareness, well-being, and self-care.MENTAL TALK
Anxiety is more than just stress. Join us in a conversation about how these two differ and how we connect with friends and family about it. TMJ: MANAGING CHRONIC JAW PAIN AND ITS EFFECTS ON MENTAL For most dealing with TMJ, it’s a chronic pain issue. Chronic pain and mental health problems have a bidirectional relationship. If you are suffering from chronic pain, you probably have struggled with mental health. My counselor has said my bruxism, a fancy way of saying teeth grinding is influenced by my anxiety. This has led to my TMJ. 5 WAYS TO HANDLE AN ADULT BULLY Respond with Kindness, Humor, or Apathy. If you have no way of avoiding interactions with the bully, try responding with a different tone. Reacting with kindness is a common tactic for encouraging others to treat you better. You can also try making a joke. This can throw off the individual and show them you aren’t intimidated or affectedby
CHILDREN AND TRAUMA: THE EFFECTS OF THE BORDER POLICIES OF Since early May 2, 342 children have been separated from their parents after crossing the Southern U.S. border, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Separating children from their caregivers has catastrophic effects on their mental health. STEP UP FOR MENTAL HEALTH Step Up For Mental Health is pleased to help families find services in the Chicagoland area and national via our helpline. If you are struggling to find services, we might be able to assist. Fill out our form and someone will reach out to you. Just another way to support families when they need it most! 5 POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH IN 2021 Try repeating to yourself every day, “I am worthy of love and happiness,” and you will be more likely to receive those feelings in your life. These positive mental health affirmations are all statements you can start living by in 2021 to change your way of thinking and attitude. We at Step Up for Mental Health can also helpyou along the way.
A SET OF GRIEF EXERCISES FOR CONTINUOUS HEALING Here is a set of grief exercises inspired by the book: Tell the story: When something exciting or traumatic happens to us, we tell many people about it. We repeat it. This is part of our continuous healing. Our mind is behind because the event happens so fast and we struggle to make sense out of it. If people around you grow tired of hearingMISSION STATEMENT
Mission Statement: Step Up For Mental Health®’s mission is to support, educate and provide services to empower families living with the challenges of mental health disorders. We do this by providing a safe place to share stories and find support for others who are dealing with mental health disorders or caring for a family memberwith a
A LIGHTHEARTED PERSPECTIVE ON MENTAL HEALTH It’s served as a much-needed reprieve. By lighthearted, I mean easygoing or blithe. Which is not to say I want the importance of mental health to be taken lightly. Lightheartedness can instead be a new perspective. One that makes the mental health journey more easygoing or smoother. I cope with constant disconnection, loneliness,and depression.
INVITE MORE PERSONAL GROWTH INTO YOUR LIFE BY CELEBRATING By Deshlee Ford. Deshlee Ford is a writer based out of Florida. She graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, and seeks to use her writing to intersect mindfulness, embodied living, and creativity with mental health awareness, well-being, and self-care.MENTAL TALK
Anxiety is more than just stress. Join us in a conversation about how these two differ and how we connect with friends and family about it. TMJ: MANAGING CHRONIC JAW PAIN AND ITS EFFECTS ON MENTAL For most dealing with TMJ, it’s a chronic pain issue. Chronic pain and mental health problems have a bidirectional relationship. If you are suffering from chronic pain, you probably have struggled with mental health. My counselor has said my bruxism, a fancy way of saying teeth grinding is influenced by my anxiety. This has led to my TMJ. 5 WAYS TO HANDLE AN ADULT BULLY Respond with Kindness, Humor, or Apathy. If you have no way of avoiding interactions with the bully, try responding with a different tone. Reacting with kindness is a common tactic for encouraging others to treat you better. You can also try making a joke. This can throw off the individual and show them you aren’t intimidated or affectedby
CHILDREN AND TRAUMA: THE EFFECTS OF THE BORDER POLICIES OF Since early May 2, 342 children have been separated from their parents after crossing the Southern U.S. border, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Separating children from their caregivers has catastrophic effects on their mental health. HOW CREATIVE WRITING EXERCISES CAN LESSEN ANXIETY AND For those struggling with anxiety, creative writing exercises can offer relief from symptoms and heighten self-confidence. WHY AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MATTERS World Autism Day on April 2 is part of a wider effort to raise awareness of autism and promote understanding and acceptance aroundthe world.
HOW PARENTS CAN PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN’S MENTAL WELL-BEING Another great way for parents to protect their children’s mental well-being is to encourage them to learn new things. Being out of school for a prolonged amount of time is a great opportunity to take up a new hobby. Learning a new hobby will help keep their brains sharpand bodies active.
HOW YOU CAN COPE WITH PARALYZING ANXIETY Inspiring others. For anyone currently struggling with anxiety or any mental health disorder, you are the bravest and strongest person I know. Every day is a battle when trying to cope with paralyzing anxiety. I know how tempting it can be to give up the fight, but I am so glad you are still here. Keep holding on, for you are a capablewarrior
COGNITIVE REFRAMING OF NEGATIVE THOUGHTS So, basically Cognitive Reframing can be explained as taking your negative thoughts and challenging yourself to make them positive. Something that helps me reframe my thoughts is to ask a set of questions. Writing them down, or saying them out loud can lead you to a positive thought. Here is a worksheet, and some questions that Iuse.
MENTAL TALK
About Mental Talk: Good Mental Health is all about talking, sharing, and listening to one another.What better way to share life experiences in a supportive peer and topic lead group. Topics will range from work, family, caregivers and life balance, meditation, chronic pain, self-care, stress, racism (Transgenerational Trauma) depression, andmore.
BECOME A CHAMPION AMBASSADOR TEAM MEMBER FOR MENTAL HEALTH Become a fundraiser for Step Up For Mental Health®: Online tools, events, private events. Commit to at least one (1) year of service as a Champion Ambassador. Join our annual Virtual Bike Ride for our fundraiser. “Champion Ambassador Team”. Raise at least $1000+ annually for our Programs like our Helpline, 1:1 Peer Support Chat,and
BREATHING TECHNIQUES: WHEN ANXIETY AFFECTS YOUR BREATHING Place one hand on your chest and one hand on your stomach somewhere above your belly button. Breathe in through your nose, noticing your stomach rise. Your chest should remain relatively still. Purse your lips and exhale through your mouth. Try engaging your stomach muscles to push air out at the end of the breath. MENTAL HEALTH STEP UP: "CHECK ON YOUR STRONG FRIEND Mental Health Step Up: “Check on Your Strong Friend”. The phrase that went viral a few weeks ago after we lost some pretty amazing people. The phrase that highlights that people who seem put together on the outside, may actually be breaking and screaming in the inside. The phrase that is trying to break the stigma of asking for help andthe
POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION: A SURVIVOR'S STORY Postpartum Depression: A Survivor’s Story. Posted on 06.09.18 by Jamie Lardner. One in five women will experience Postpartum Depression. In my doula training, we all discussed that we think that number might be higher, closer to one in four. Postpartum Depression is a condition that people are generally aware of but few understand. STEP UP FOR MENTAL HEALTH Step Up For Mental Health is pleased to help families find services in the Chicagoland area and national via our helpline. If you are struggling to find services, we might be able to assist. Fill out our form and someone will reach out to you. Just another way to support families when they need it most! 5 POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH IN 2021 Try repeating to yourself every day, “I am worthy of love and happiness,” and you will be more likely to receive those feelings in your life. These positive mental health affirmations are all statements you can start living by in 2021 to change your way of thinking and attitude. We at Step Up for Mental Health can also helpyou along the way.
MISSION STATEMENT
Mission Statement: Step Up For Mental Health®’s mission is to support, educate and provide services to empower families living with the challenges of mental health disorders. We do this by providing a safe place to share stories and find support for others who are dealing with mental health disorders or caring for a family memberwith a
A LIGHTHEARTED PERSPECTIVE ON MENTAL HEALTH It’s served as a much-needed reprieve. By lighthearted, I mean easygoing or blithe. Which is not to say I want the importance of mental health to be taken lightly. Lightheartedness can instead be a new perspective. One that makes the mental health journey more easygoing or smoother. I cope with constant disconnection, loneliness,and depression.
A SET OF GRIEF EXERCISES FOR CONTINUOUS HEALING Here is a set of grief exercises inspired by the book: Tell the story: When something exciting or traumatic happens to us, we tell many people about it. We repeat it. This is part of our continuous healing. Our mind is behind because the event happens so fast and we struggle to make sense out of it. If people around you grow tired of hearing HOW PARENTS CAN PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN’S MENTAL WELL-BEING Another great way for parents to protect their children’s mental well-being is to encourage them to learn new things. Being out of school for a prolonged amount of time is a great opportunity to take up a new hobby. Learning a new hobby will help keep their brains sharpand bodies active.
INVITE MORE PERSONAL GROWTH INTO YOUR LIFE BY CELEBRATING By Deshlee Ford. Deshlee Ford is a writer based out of Florida. She graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, and seeks to use her writing to intersect mindfulness, embodied living, and creativity with mental health awareness, well-being, and self-care. COGNITIVE REFRAMING OF NEGATIVE THOUGHTS So, basically Cognitive Reframing can be explained as taking your negative thoughts and challenging yourself to make them positive. Something that helps me reframe my thoughts is to ask a set of questions. Writing them down, or saying them out loud can lead you to a positive thought. Here is a worksheet, and some questions that Iuse.
CHILDREN AND TRAUMA: THE EFFECTS OF THE BORDER POLICIES OF Since early May 2, 342 children have been separated from their parents after crossing the Southern U.S. border, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Separating children from their caregivers has catastrophic effects on their mental health. POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION: A SURVIVOR'S STORY Postpartum Depression: A Survivor’s Story. Posted on 06.09.18 by Jamie Lardner. One in five women will experience Postpartum Depression. In my doula training, we all discussed that we think that number might be higher, closer to one in four. Postpartum Depression is a condition that people are generally aware of but few understand. STEP UP FOR MENTAL HEALTH Step Up For Mental Health is pleased to help families find services in the Chicagoland area and national via our helpline. If you are struggling to find services, we might be able to assist. Fill out our form and someone will reach out to you. Just another way to support families when they need it most! 5 POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH IN 2021 Try repeating to yourself every day, “I am worthy of love and happiness,” and you will be more likely to receive those feelings in your life. These positive mental health affirmations are all statements you can start living by in 2021 to change your way of thinking and attitude. We at Step Up for Mental Health can also helpyou along the way.
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A LIGHTHEARTED PERSPECTIVE ON MENTAL HEALTH It’s served as a much-needed reprieve. By lighthearted, I mean easygoing or blithe. Which is not to say I want the importance of mental health to be taken lightly. Lightheartedness can instead be a new perspective. One that makes the mental health journey more easygoing or smoother. I cope with constant disconnection, loneliness,and depression.
A SET OF GRIEF EXERCISES FOR CONTINUOUS HEALING Here is a set of grief exercises inspired by the book: Tell the story: When something exciting or traumatic happens to us, we tell many people about it. We repeat it. This is part of our continuous healing. Our mind is behind because the event happens so fast and we struggle to make sense out of it. If people around you grow tired of hearing HOW PARENTS CAN PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN’S MENTAL WELL-BEING Another great way for parents to protect their children’s mental well-being is to encourage them to learn new things. Being out of school for a prolonged amount of time is a great opportunity to take up a new hobby. Learning a new hobby will help keep their brains sharpand bodies active.
INVITE MORE PERSONAL GROWTH INTO YOUR LIFE BY CELEBRATING By Deshlee Ford. Deshlee Ford is a writer based out of Florida. She graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, and seeks to use her writing to intersect mindfulness, embodied living, and creativity with mental health awareness, well-being, and self-care. COGNITIVE REFRAMING OF NEGATIVE THOUGHTS So, basically Cognitive Reframing can be explained as taking your negative thoughts and challenging yourself to make them positive. Something that helps me reframe my thoughts is to ask a set of questions. Writing them down, or saying them out loud can lead you to a positive thought. Here is a worksheet, and some questions that Iuse.
CHILDREN AND TRAUMA: THE EFFECTS OF THE BORDER POLICIES OF Since early May 2, 342 children have been separated from their parents after crossing the Southern U.S. border, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Separating children from their caregivers has catastrophic effects on their mental health. POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION: A SURVIVOR'S STORY Postpartum Depression: A Survivor’s Story. Posted on 06.09.18 by Jamie Lardner. One in five women will experience Postpartum Depression. In my doula training, we all discussed that we think that number might be higher, closer to one in four. Postpartum Depression is a condition that people are generally aware of but few understand. BLOG | STEP UP FOR MENTAL HEALTH Your Mental Health Journey is Valid: Showing Yourself Compassion When Others Do Not. 04.28.21. Some people require a certain representation of facts and experiences that fit the cookie-cutter narrative they have created about what mental health should look like and feel like.They look at
5 POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH IN 2021 Try repeating to yourself every day, “I am worthy of love and happiness,” and you will be more likely to receive those feelings in your life. These positive mental health affirmations are all statements you can start living by in 2021 to change your way of thinking and attitude. We at Step Up for Mental Health can also helpyou along the way.
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MAINTAIN YOUR MENTAL HEALTH DURING THE SHUTDOWN Give them a call to make sure they are doing well and staying safe. Ask them what they want you to bring them or if any errands needed to be run. Send them a card or a gift basket to make them feel better. Doing things for other people is a great way to keep your mental health in shape. It keeps you busy and makes you feel good aboutyourself.
HOW YOU CAN COPE WITH PARALYZING ANXIETY Inspiring others. For anyone currently struggling with anxiety or any mental health disorder, you are the bravest and strongest person I know. Every day is a battle when trying to cope with paralyzing anxiety. I know how tempting it can be to give up the fight, but I am so glad you are still here. Keep holding on, for you are a capablewarrior
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Anxiety is more than just stress. Join us in a conversation about how these two differ and how we connect with friends and family about it. 5 WAYS TO SEEK HELP FOR DEALING WITH SUICIDAL THOUGHTS Talk therapy, otherwise known as psychotherapy, is another common way to seek help for this condition. Psychotherapists often use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) when helping people dealing with suicidal thoughts. By using the CBT method of talk therapy, they strive to help their clients develop a positive outlook on their circumstances. 5 WAYS TO HANDLE AN ADULT BULLY Respond with Kindness, Humor, or Apathy. If you have no way of avoiding interactions with the bully, try responding with a different tone. Reacting with kindness is a common tactic for encouraging others to treat you better. You can also try making a joke. This can throw off the individual and show them you aren’t intimidated or affectedby
JOKING ABOUT SUICIDE ISN'T COOL; IT'S HARMFUL Making these statements with the assumption that somehow suicide is ‘cool’ is another slap into the face of the victims. Depression isn’t cool. Anxiety isn’t cool. Being bipolar isn’t cool. Just in the way that being an oppressed minority isn’t cool. These aren’t jokes; these are real experiences felt by real people andshould be
POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION: A SURVIVOR'S STORY Postpartum Depression: A Survivor’s Story. Posted on 06.09.18 by Jamie Lardner. One in five women will experience Postpartum Depression. In my doula training, we all discussed that we think that number might be higher, closer to one in four. Postpartum Depression is a condition that people are generally aware of but few understand. STEP UP FOR MENTAL HEALTH Step Up For Mental Health is pleased to help families find services in the Chicagoland area and national via our helpline. If you are struggling to find services, we might be able to assist. Fill out our form and someone will reach out to you. Just another way to support families when they need it most! A SET OF GRIEF EXERCISES FOR CONTINUOUS HEALING Here is a set of grief exercises inspired by the book: Tell the story: When something exciting or traumatic happens to us, we tell many people about it. We repeat it. This is part of our continuous healing. Our mind is behind because the event happens so fast and we struggle to make sense out of it. If people around you grow tired of hearing A LIGHTHEARTED PERSPECTIVE ON MENTAL HEALTH It’s served as a much-needed reprieve. By lighthearted, I mean easygoing or blithe. Which is not to say I want the importance of mental health to be taken lightly. Lightheartedness can instead be a new perspective. One that makes the mental health journey more easygoing or smoother. I cope with constant disconnection, loneliness,and depression.
HOW PARENTS CAN PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN’S MENTAL WELL-BEING Another great way for parents to protect their children’s mental well-being is to encourage them to learn new things. Being out of school for a prolonged amount of time is a great opportunity to take up a new hobby. Learning a new hobby will help keep their brains sharpand bodies active.
BECOME A CHAMPION AMBASSADOR TEAM MEMBER FOR MENTAL … Become a fundraiser for Step Up For Mental Health®: Online tools, events, private events. Commit to at least one (1) year of service as a Champion Ambassador. Join our annual Virtual Bike Ride for our fundraiser. “Champion Ambassador Team”. Raise at least $1000+ annually for our Programs like our Helpline, 1:1 Peer Support Chat,and
CHILDREN AND TRAUMA: THE EFFECTS OF THE BORDER POLICIES OF Since early May 2, 342 children have been separated from their parents after crossing the Southern U.S. border, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Separating children from their caregivers has catastrophic effects on their mental health. MENTAL HEALTH STEP UP: "CHECK ON YOUR STRONG FRIENDCHECK ON YOUR FRIENDSCHECK ON YOUR FRIENDS MEMESIGNS OF A STRONG FRIENDSHIP Mental Health Step Up: “Check on Your Strong Friend”. The phrase that went viral a few weeks ago after we lost some pretty amazing people. The phrase that highlights that people who seem put together on the outside, may actually be breaking and screaming in the inside. The phrase that is trying to break the stigma of asking for help andthe
SHAKE IT OFF: THE NATURAL RESPONSE TO RELIEVE ANXIETYSEE MORE ON STEPUPFORMENTALHEALTH.ORG TMJ: MANAGING CHRONIC JAW PAIN AND ITS EFFECTS ON MENTALTMJ CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENTWHAT CAUSES JAW PAINCHRONIC TMJ SYMPTOMSCONSTANT TMJ PAINFIBROMYALGIA AND TMJ PAINSEVERE TMJ PAIN For most dealing with TMJ, it’s a chronic pain issue. Chronic pain and mental health problems have a bidirectional relationship. If you are suffering from chronic pain, you probably have struggled with mental health. My counselor has said my bruxism, a fancy way of saying teeth grinding is influenced by my anxiety. This has led to my TMJ. POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION: A SURVIVOR'S STORY Postpartum Depression: A Survivor’s Story. Posted on 06.09.18 by Jamie Lardner. One in five women will experience Postpartum Depression. In my doula training, we all discussed that we think that number might be higher, closer to one in four. Postpartum Depression is a condition that people are generally aware of but few understand. STEP UP FOR MENTAL HEALTH Step Up For Mental Health is pleased to help families find services in the Chicagoland area and national via our helpline. If you are struggling to find services, we might be able to assist. Fill out our form and someone will reach out to you. Just another way to support families when they need it most! A SET OF GRIEF EXERCISES FOR CONTINUOUS HEALING Here is a set of grief exercises inspired by the book: Tell the story: When something exciting or traumatic happens to us, we tell many people about it. We repeat it. This is part of our continuous healing. Our mind is behind because the event happens so fast and we struggle to make sense out of it. If people around you grow tired of hearing A LIGHTHEARTED PERSPECTIVE ON MENTAL HEALTH It’s served as a much-needed reprieve. By lighthearted, I mean easygoing or blithe. Which is not to say I want the importance of mental health to be taken lightly. Lightheartedness can instead be a new perspective. One that makes the mental health journey more easygoing or smoother. I cope with constant disconnection, loneliness,and depression.
HOW PARENTS CAN PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN’S MENTAL WELL-BEING Another great way for parents to protect their children’s mental well-being is to encourage them to learn new things. Being out of school for a prolonged amount of time is a great opportunity to take up a new hobby. Learning a new hobby will help keep their brains sharpand bodies active.
BECOME A CHAMPION AMBASSADOR TEAM MEMBER FOR MENTAL … Become a fundraiser for Step Up For Mental Health®: Online tools, events, private events. Commit to at least one (1) year of service as a Champion Ambassador. Join our annual Virtual Bike Ride for our fundraiser. “Champion Ambassador Team”. Raise at least $1000+ annually for our Programs like our Helpline, 1:1 Peer Support Chat,and
CHILDREN AND TRAUMA: THE EFFECTS OF THE BORDER POLICIES OF Since early May 2, 342 children have been separated from their parents after crossing the Southern U.S. border, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Separating children from their caregivers has catastrophic effects on their mental health. MENTAL HEALTH STEP UP: "CHECK ON YOUR STRONG FRIENDCHECK ON YOUR FRIENDSCHECK ON YOUR FRIENDS MEMESIGNS OF A STRONG FRIENDSHIP Mental Health Step Up: “Check on Your Strong Friend”. The phrase that went viral a few weeks ago after we lost some pretty amazing people. The phrase that highlights that people who seem put together on the outside, may actually be breaking and screaming in the inside. The phrase that is trying to break the stigma of asking for help andthe
SHAKE IT OFF: THE NATURAL RESPONSE TO RELIEVE ANXIETYSEE MORE ON STEPUPFORMENTALHEALTH.ORG TMJ: MANAGING CHRONIC JAW PAIN AND ITS EFFECTS ON MENTALTMJ CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENTWHAT CAUSES JAW PAINCHRONIC TMJ SYMPTOMSCONSTANT TMJ PAINFIBROMYALGIA AND TMJ PAINSEVERE TMJ PAIN For most dealing with TMJ, it’s a chronic pain issue. Chronic pain and mental health problems have a bidirectional relationship. If you are suffering from chronic pain, you probably have struggled with mental health. My counselor has said my bruxism, a fancy way of saying teeth grinding is influenced by my anxiety. This has led to my TMJ. POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION: A SURVIVOR'S STORY Postpartum Depression: A Survivor’s Story. Posted on 06.09.18 by Jamie Lardner. One in five women will experience Postpartum Depression. In my doula training, we all discussed that we think that number might be higher, closer to one in four. Postpartum Depression is a condition that people are generally aware of but few understand. PROGRAMS | STEP UP FOR MENTAL HEALTH Programs. Our annual #GivingForward event – It varies year-to-year. Step Up For Mental Health® mission and goals are to assist families in ways the whole family might need assistance. We are committed to helping meet the challenges families are facing with regard to peer support, finding professional support and providing access to services WHAT WE DO | MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION & SUPPORT Activities, professional support, educational outreach, life skills. Plan social events for families living with mental health issues. Provide therapeutic art events for kids. This is just the beginning. With everyone’s help, we can make a difference by educating familiesabout
STEP UP FOR KIDS PROGRAM Step Up Kids Talk: We want to give peer educational talks or peer-support groups about the 5 signs of mental health-related issues kids and families face. (Topics: feelings, bullying, self-care tools, stress at home and school, home caregivers – parent/siblings) Step Up Reading Camp: Digital or traditional reading sessions for at-riskkids or
COGNITIVE REFRAMING OF NEGATIVE THOUGHTS So, basically Cognitive Reframing can be explained as taking your negative thoughts and challenging yourself to make them positive. Something that helps me reframe my thoughts is to ask a set of questions. Writing them down, or saying them out loud can lead you to a positive thought. Here is a worksheet, and some questions that Iuse.
HOW YOU CAN COPE WITH PARALYZING ANXIETY Inspiring others. For anyone currently struggling with anxiety or any mental health disorder, you are the bravest and strongest person I know. Every day is a battle when trying to cope with paralyzing anxiety. I know how tempting it can be to give up the fight, but I am so glad you are still here. Keep holding on, for you are a capablewarrior
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Anxiety is more than just stress. Join us in a conversation about how these two differ and how we connect with friends and family about it.MENTAL TALK
About Mental Talk: Good Mental Health is all about talking, sharing, and listening to one another.What better way to share life experiences in a supportive peer and topic lead group. Topics will range from work, family, caregivers and life balance, meditation, chronic pain, self-care, stress, racism (Transgenerational Trauma) depression, andmore.
SHAKE IT OFF: THE NATURAL RESPONSE TO RELIEVE ANXIETY Shaking is a natural response all animals do to relieve anxiety. Tension & Trauma Relaxing Exercises is a helpful technique for humansalso. Learn more.
BREATHING TECHNIQUES: WHEN ANXIETY AFFECTS YOUR BREATHING Place one hand on your chest and one hand on your stomach somewhere above your belly button. Breathe in through your nose, noticing your stomach rise. Your chest should remain relatively still. Purse your lips and exhale through your mouth. Try engaging your stomach muscles to push air out at the end of the breath. POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION: A SURVIVOR'S STORY Postpartum Depression: A Survivor’s Story. Posted on 06.09.18 by Jamie Lardner. One in five women will experience Postpartum Depression. In my doula training, we all discussed that we think that number might be higher, closer to one in four. Postpartum Depression is a condition that people are generally aware of but few understand. STEP UP FOR MENTAL HEALTH To Educate. Fight Causes. Change minds on Mental Health. Step Up For Mental Health is pleased to help families find services in the Chicagoland area and national via our helpline.If you are struggling to find services, we might be able to assist. A LIGHTHEARTED PERSPECTIVE ON MENTAL HEALTH Mental health is a serious and important subject, but a lighthearted approach to healing and coping can be beneficial. Struggling with mental health often feels like a heavy weight. A SET OF GRIEF EXERCISES FOR CONTINUOUS HEALING Grief has no expiration date, but it is comforting to know we’re constantly growing. Here is a set of grief exercises for continuoushealing.
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“To educate, fight causes and change minds about mental health and its impact on families.” Mission Statement: Step Up For Mental Health®’s mission is to support, educate and provide services to empower families living with the challenges of mental healthdisorders.
HOW PARENTS CAN PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN’S MENTAL WELL-BEING By Brandi Walker. Brandi Walker is a freelance health insurance writer and women's health blogger from the southside area of Chicago. She has written and reported about health-related issues for other online platforms such as Examiner. BECOME A CHAMPION AMBASSADOR TEAM MEMBER FOR MENTAL … Become a mental health Champion Ambassador for Step Up For Mental Health® and Families. Share your story. Give Back. Advocate. #StepUpForMentalHealth CHILDREN AND TRAUMA: THE EFFECTS OF THE BORDER POLICIES OF Since early May 2, 342 children have been separated from their parents after crossing the Southern U.S. border, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Separating children from their caregivers has catastrophic effects on their mental health. POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION: A SURVIVOR'S STORY The Step Up Assistance Program mission and goals are to assist families in ways the whole family might need assistance. We are committed in helping meet the challenges families are facing with regards to peer and professional support and access to services. MENTAL HEALTH STEP UP: "CHECK ON YOUR STRONG FRIEND The phrase that went viral a few weeks ago after we lost some pretty amazing people. The phrase that highlights that people who seem put together on the outside, may actually be breaking and screaming in theinside.
JOKING ABOUT SUICIDE ISN'T COOL; IT'S HARMFUL By Chelsea Danae. I have just started volunteering as a Writer/Blogger. I am currently a rising sophomore at Northwestern University, majoring in Communication Studies and minoring in African-American Studies. STEP UP FOR MENTAL HEALTH To Educate. Fight Causes. Change minds on Mental Health. Step Up For Mental Health is pleased to help families find services in the Chicagoland area and national via our helpline.If you are struggling to find services, we might be able to assist. A LIGHTHEARTED PERSPECTIVE ON MENTAL HEALTH Mental health is a serious and important subject, but a lighthearted approach to healing and coping can be beneficial. Struggling with mental health often feels like a heavy weight. A SET OF GRIEF EXERCISES FOR CONTINUOUS HEALING Grief has no expiration date, but it is comforting to know we’re constantly growing. Here is a set of grief exercises for continuoushealing.
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“To educate, fight causes and change minds about mental health and its impact on families.” Mission Statement: Step Up For Mental Health®’s mission is to support, educate and provide services to empower families living with the challenges of mental healthdisorders.
HOW PARENTS CAN PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN’S MENTAL WELL-BEING By Brandi Walker. Brandi Walker is a freelance health insurance writer and women's health blogger from the southside area of Chicago. She has written and reported about health-related issues for other online platforms such as Examiner. BECOME A CHAMPION AMBASSADOR TEAM MEMBER FOR MENTAL … Become a mental health Champion Ambassador for Step Up For Mental Health® and Families. Share your story. Give Back. Advocate. #StepUpForMentalHealth CHILDREN AND TRAUMA: THE EFFECTS OF THE BORDER POLICIES OF Since early May 2, 342 children have been separated from their parents after crossing the Southern U.S. border, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Separating children from their caregivers has catastrophic effects on their mental health. POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION: A SURVIVOR'S STORY The Step Up Assistance Program mission and goals are to assist families in ways the whole family might need assistance. We are committed in helping meet the challenges families are facing with regards to peer and professional support and access to services. MENTAL HEALTH STEP UP: "CHECK ON YOUR STRONG FRIEND The phrase that went viral a few weeks ago after we lost some pretty amazing people. The phrase that highlights that people who seem put together on the outside, may actually be breaking and screaming in theinside.
JOKING ABOUT SUICIDE ISN'T COOL; IT'S HARMFUL By Chelsea Danae. I have just started volunteering as a Writer/Blogger. I am currently a rising sophomore at Northwestern University, majoring in Communication Studies and minoring in African-American Studies. PROGRAMS | STEP UP FOR MENTAL HEALTH Step Up For Mental Health® mission and goals are to assist families in ways the whole family might need assistance. We are committed to helping meet the challenges families are facing with regard to peer support, finding professional support and providing access toservices.
WHAT WE DO | MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION & SUPPORT Step Up For Mental Health®’s goal is immense but simple: support families dealing with mental health issues. But what does this entail? We know that many people are affected by mental health: children, parents, siblings, communities, spouses and beyond. ABOUT US | STEP UP FOR MENTAL HEALTH® Step Up For Mental Health®: Changing minds about mental health and its impact on families. Step Up For Mental Health® is a peer-to-peer advocacy group providing support, assistance, and education. RECOVERY IS DIFFICULT BUT YOU ARE CAPABLE Recovery Is Difficult. The unfortunate reality is that I have really been struggling lately. As much as I hate to admit it, I feel like I am back where I started.MENTAL TALK
Anxiety is more than just stress. Join us in a conversation about how these two differ and how we connect with friends and family about it. HOW YOU CAN COPE WITH PARALYZING ANXIETY By Mary Mathieu. Mary Mathieu is a college sophomore studying English, Psychology, and Theology at the University of St. Francis. Writing is her voice and it is with her voice she aspires to make a difference, especially in the lives of those impacted by mental illness.MENTAL TALK
About Mental Talk: Good Mental Health is all about talking, sharing, and listening to one another.What better way to share life experiences in a supportive peer and topic lead group. Topics will range from work, family, caregivers and life balance, meditation, chronic pain, self-care, stress, racism (Transgenerational Trauma) depression, andmore.
COGNITIVE REFRAMING OF NEGATIVE THOUGHTS By Devin Bohbrink. Devin is a Volunteer Blogger, and an aspiring Journalist. She is interest in mental health issues with the restaurant industry, and self care for anxiety. BREATHING TECHNIQUES: WHEN ANXIETY AFFECTS YOUR BREATHING By Juliana Lumaj. My name is Juliana Lumaj and I am volunteering as a Blogger for Step Up For Mental Health. I currently attend Eastern Michigan University, and will be graduating in the fall of 2021 with a BA in Journalism and a Minor in Political Science. SHAKE IT OFF: THE NATURAL RESPONSE TO RELIEVE ANXIETY Shaking is a natural response all animals do to relieve anxiety. Tension & Trauma Relaxing Exercises is a helpful technique for humansalso. Learn more.
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