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
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This article was originally published by MHA National and authored in partnership with wikiHow, also featured here on the wikiHow website. Content warning: This article contains information about microaggressions and discrimination. Examples of microaggressions are given that may be triggering to those who have experienced them or something similar. We encourage readers to care for their mental … Continue reading Microaggressions: What They Are, How They Impact People, & How to Respond
This post was originally published by MHA-National on November 20, 2024. By Israa Nasir, therapist and author of “Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More” We live in a culture that prioritizes productivity over taking care of yourself. So, it becomes easy to overdo it—without even realizing … Continue reading Am I Doing Too Much? Recognizing Overfunctioning and Avoiding Burnout
Content from this post is sourced from MHA-National and their 2024 workplace wellness research. Today, October 10th, marks World Mental Health Day, an annual event established in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) to raise awareness about mental health issues and advocate for the well-being of people worldwide. This year, the WFMH … Continue reading Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace: A 2024 World Mental Health Day Message
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
The late radio host Bill Drake used to quip, “Are you hard of listening?” as he emphasized the tendency to talk when we should be listening. In my career as a pastoral counselor, I found that my clients often longed for a trusted person to listen to their innermost concerns and understand them. The iconic … Continue reading Sometimes We Just Need a Good “Listening To”