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Author Archive: March 2022

A Practical Guide to Self-care When Working from Home

February 19, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new “normal” that is nearly unrecognizable for many of us. Gone is the hustle and bustle of life and simple things like running errands, going to school, commuting into the office and spending time...
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Six Ways to Reassure a Colleague

October 26, 2020
There are times in life where many of us could use some reassurance. We may need reassurance when making a difficult decision, facing a new challenge, or dealing with a mental health or substance use concern. When facing a mental...
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Four Tips to Help Manage Burnout

October 13, 2020
Nearly 83% of United States workers experience work-related stress across the country. This stress causes approximately 1 million employees to miss work every day and can lead to drops in productivity.
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#BeTheDifference For Your Employees with MHFA at Work

October 2, 2020
Mental health and well-being are key to a healthy, productive workforce. But each year, almost one in five American adults experiences a mental health disorder that impacts them at home and work. This may be increasing even more due to...
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How Youth MHFA Can Help During and After COVID-19

September 22, 2020
COVID-19 is impacting people of all ages across the country, including children and youth. Kids are not attending classes, participating in extracurricular activities, or seeing their friends in the same way they once did — and it’s taking a toll...
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Five Ways You Can Help Youth Take Care of Their Mental Health When Going Back to School

September 16, 2020
Starting a new school year is an exciting time but can also be a stressful one. Preparing for a new grade level, joining a new classroom and making new friends can cause feelings of anxiety and fear. This year adds...
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#BeTheDifference for Young People with Youth MHFA

September 8, 2020
We often talk about mental health challenges as if they’re only faced by adults. However, youth and young adults also face mental health challenges, and their experiences will be different than adults’. According to the Youth Mental Health First Aid...
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What Not to Do: Seven Things to Keep in Mind When Helping Someone with a Mental Health Challenge

August 24, 2020
If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, or like you want to harm yourself or others call 911.  You can also contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA)...
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Where to Seek Professional Mental Health Support

August 18, 2020
Everyone feels anxious or sad sometimes, but it’s important to be able to recognize when your feelings become overwhelming and more than a temporary experience so you can get the appropriate support when you need it. According to the Mental...
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Five Ways to Support a Loved One with Anxiety or Depression

August 12, 2020
If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, or like you want to harm yourself or others call 911.  You can also contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA)...
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The Importance of Having a Support System

August 6, 2020
Recovery is a personal journey with the goals of hope, empowerment and autonomy. And for many people with mental health challenges, recovery is often possible. Many factors contribute to recovery, including having a good support system of people that you...
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health

July 27, 2020
If you or someone you care about feel overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, or like you want to harm yourself or others call 911. You can also contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA)...
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