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Care Starts Here: Self-care Strategies for World Mental Health Day
October 10, 2026
Every year on Oct. 10, World Mental Health Day invites people around the globe to raise awareness, challenge stigma and advocate for stronger mental health supports. It is also an opportunity to pause and consider a simple but important question: What helps us care for our own mental wellbeing so we can keep showing up
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How to Ask Your Boss for a Mental Health Day: Tips, Examples, and Workplace Support
Work stress can build gradually. Difficulty concentrating and slower recovery after work may signal rising stress. Feeling some level of stress related to work is normal, but if it begins to affect your everyday mood, your personal relationships, or your mental wellbeing, it may be time to take a closer look. If you’re feeling burned
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Mental Health Resources
If a mental health or substance use challenge is affecting you or someone you know, there are several resources available to learn more or get connected with help. If you are in crisis, or you know someone who is, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or dial 911 in case of emergency.
August 10, 2018
Mental Health First Aid In New York City’s Muslim Community