Have You Done A Mental Check-in?
In 2019 according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention more than 2 times as many suicides as there were homicides in the U.S. No matter how you look at it the statistics are not good. This month we have been talking about when you need help and where […]
What’s the Difference Between Psychiatrist, Psychologisy, & Counselor?
In a study of 2,000 Americans, 88% said they’ve experienced at least one of the symptoms that professionals use to assess depression. It is likely that many of your coworkers have been to some type of mental health professional. Many people can feel overwhelmed when they start searching for the […]
The Most Stressful Events
Stress makes life significantly harder, interferes with y0ur career and diminishes your physical health. It is important to prioritize your emotional and mental health. The 5 life events listed below are some of the most challenging times in a person’s life. It is my personal experience that many people experience […]
Where Can I Find Help?
We all suffer at times and having resources is a must. Here are a few organizations and sites that can help you find the help you need. Knowing where to go could help save you or someone close to you. SAMHSA National Helpline – Substance Abuse and Mental Health […]
Do I Have A Mental Health Problem?
Everyone has challenges in life that impact their mental health. Sometimes fear, sadness, pressure, and stress can morph into mental health problems that we can’t address on our own. When addressed we may be able to work through these issues in a short period of time or it may be […]
Are You Sleep Deprived?
In America, 70% of adults report that they obtain insufficient sleep at least one night a month, and 11% report insufficient sleep every night. Michigan is one of the top 11 states where a prevalence of adults get less than 7 hours of sleep. In 2011 Writing in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, the researchers […]
Do You Avoid Processing Problems?
It’s important to accept the situations in life that we cannot change, actively work to process the mental struggles associated with big changes, manage anger and frustration, recognize when trauma may be affecting your mental health, challenge negative thinking patterns and make time to take care of yourself. There are […]
Don’t Get Caught
It’s easy to fall into negative thinking patterns and spend time bullying yourself, dwelling on the past, or worrying about the future. It’s part of how we’re wired – the human brain reacts more intensely to negative events than to positive ones and is more likely to remember insults than […]
Mental Health is Essential
Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. Coping with big changes, recognizing trauma, and building resiliency, are covered in Mental Health America’s 2021 Toolkit, #Tools2Thrive. www.mhascreening.org www.mhanational.org/may For MBWCF Members – 10 Hallmarks of Psychologically Safe Workplaces […]
Remember to Check in With Yourself
Knowing when to turn to friends, family, and co-workers when you are struggling with life’s challenges can help improve your mental health. One way to check in with yourself is to take a mental health screen at MHAscreening.org. It’s a quick, free, and private way for someone to assess […]