Reading Time: 4 MinutesEvery October is devoted to bringing awareness to Intimate Partner and Domestic Violence (IPDVAM). The intention is to empower our community to work towards ending gender-based violence. We all deserve to be respected, treated with dignity, and have a life free of violence. This year’s campaign theme, #Every1KnowsSome1, highlights how common domestic violence is and […]
Reading Time: 4 Minutes“#OCDWeek began in 2009 to share knowledge and reduce stigma around OCD and related disorders. Each year in October, individuals, community groups, service organizations, and clinics around the world welcome you to shine a spotlight on the journey of those with OCD, along with their family, friends, and caregivers, by participating in this year’s theme […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesMental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) takes place annually during the first week of October to raise awareness about mental illness, fight discrimination and provide support through Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). This year’s MIAW is centered around the theme “What I Wish I Had Known,” where the focus will highlight the power of lived experiences […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesWe must always be there for each other and take steps to prevent suicide. You don’t have to be a mental health professional to make a difference. We can all do simple things to safeguard our mental health; you don’t have to do it alone. From learning the warning signs associated with suicide and actions […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesTherapy comes in all shapes and sizes, from group and family to individual and couples therapy. Some people go to therapy for treatment for substance use disorders or mental health disorders, while other people go to therapy to help them with life stressors. Therapy can also be preventative as well as treatment for a range […]
Reading Time: 5 Minutes“National Recovery Month started in 1989 and is a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible. This year, to address the nation’s growing crisis […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesA barrier within the Hispanic and Latinx communities is the stigma of mental health and substance use disorders. Individuals within the Hispanic/Latinx community are often raised to be very “strong” and quiet about their private affairs, such as their mental health, meaning that they are accustomed to not sharing publicly about their addiction or struggles […]
Reading Time: 4 Minutes“Protect our Elders, and they will pass their knowledge and wisdom to our Children. Protect our Women, and they will love, support, and educate our Children. Protect our Children, and they will continue to carry on Tribal traditions, customs, language, and help establish equality and justice for all Tribes”. – California Tribal Chairpersons Association (CTCA) […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesWe are all born the same, we all have the same opportunities, and we all have the same ability to propel ourselves out of our current situation. Unfortunately, that’s not always true. “One thing is certain: being poor harms one’s mental health, no matter how rich or happy the country where you live. Furthermore, living […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesDoes Tech Hurt, Hinder, or Help Those Suffering from Mental Health and Substance Abuse In this day in age, we live on technology. Navigation, Bluetooth music, dating apps, social media, and working remotely are some of the daily perks of modern-day technology. The addiction recovery world is no different. Online community support groups, online therapy […]
