This post is adapted from the infographic “Tips for Parents on Media Coverage of Recent Tragedies,” developed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) in collaboration with the ASU REACH Institute – Center for Resilient Families. When tragic events dominate the news cycle, adults often find themselves trying to process their own emotions while … Continue reading Talking to Children About Tragic News: Tips for Navigating Media Coverage Together
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This resource was originally published by MHA-National. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. You can also reach Crisis Text Line by texting MHA to 741741, or call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room. You can also call 1-800-985-5990 or … Continue reading Suicide Prevention Resources
We are highlighting Black and African American contributions to the mental health movement because they are oftentimes overlooked. Without recognizing the lack of representation of Black and African American people in the mental health movement, we do a disservice and continue to inflict harm. Learning the history of systemic racism in both the mental health … Continue reading Black History Month
From MHA-National Racial trauma, or race-based traumatic stress (RBTS), refers to the mental and emotional injury caused by encounters with racial bias, ethnic discrimination, racism, and hate crimes. Any individual who has experienced an emotionally painful, sudden, and uncontrollable racist encounter is at risk of suffering from a race-based traumatic stress injury. In the U.S., … Continue reading Healing from Racial Trauma: Understanding Race-Based Traumatic Stress and Finding Support
A version of this article was originally posted on HelpGuide.org Understanding Helplines: What They Are and How They Can Help Whether you’re grappling with trauma, depression, addiction, or any other mental health challenge, the sense of helplessness and isolation can be overwhelming. In moments like these, helplines emerge as a crucial lifeline, offering support, guidance, … Continue reading What To Expect When Calling a Mental Health Line
Understanding the Longterm Effects of Combat and Other Trauma Mental Health America of Spartanburg County and the 2022 Educational Series host for May... "Understanding the Longterm Effects of Combat and Other Trauma" presented by Reverend James N. Rentz, Senior, DMin, retired LMFT, former Army Chaplain. Overall Purpose To raise awareness of the pervasive, insidious and … Continue reading Educational Series: May 2022
Mental Health America of Spartanburg County and the 2021 Educational Series present for May… "Building a Trauma-Informed, Resilient Community" by Jennifer Parker, PhD, LPC, Director of Child, Youth and Family Initiatives for Spartanburg Academic Movement (SAM). This talk provides a review of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), toxic stress and the associated lifespan risks, along with … Continue reading Educational Series: May 2021
Local artist Bailie introduces a special body of work for May as Mental Health Month - reminding us that "it's OK to say mental illness." The new exhibit In The Midst Of A Trauma pulls from Bailie's own experiences dealing with mental illness and that of others he interviewed for this purpose. MHA of Spartanburg County … Continue reading Bailie Studios on Mental Health
Mental Health America of Spartanburg County and the 2021 Educational Series present for March… "Words to the Wise From an Old Soldier: The Lingering Effect of War and Other Traumatic Events" by Jim Rentz, DMin, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Army Chaplain Vietnam. Our nation has been beset with traumatic events throughout my almost 80 … Continue reading Educational Series: March 2021