By Dr. Shankar YalamanchiliMedical DirectorUnity Psychiatric Care HuntsvilleMay is Mental Health Awareness month, and while it's essential to promote mental health and well-being at all stages of life, it's particularly crucial to focus on mental health among seniors. Older adults often face unique challenges related to mental health, such as loneliness, isolation, and physical health … Continue reading May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Ignoring the Stigma and Having the Courage to Ask for Help
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Back to Basics
By Lisa PhilippartLPC, BCPCC, BC-TMH Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May in the United States since May of 1949, and was started by the Mental Health America (MHA) organization. The purpose of Mental Health Awareness Month is to raise awareness and educate the public about mental illnesses, the realities of living with … Continue reading Back to Basics
The Effects of Play on Your Child’s Mental Health
Jennifer L. GreggPh.D., LPC-S, NCCRegistered Play TherapistPlay and Grow Counseling, LLCOften, we think of play as a means of relaxation or relief from working. Having time to play is used as a reward or something your child is allowed to do during free time. ‘You can play AFTER you finish your homework,’ or ‘you can … Continue reading The Effects of Play on Your Child’s Mental Health
Doing Well In the Midst Of Big Change
By Kim DillonCertified EPT PractitionerRelief Thru EPT, LLC I thought this topic to be fitting for Mental Health Month, because many of us are going through big changes right now. It seems life has turned the page into a new chapter for many of us. Here are some ways to do well in the midst of … Continue reading Doing Well In the Midst Of Big Change
Connecting
By Lisa PhillippartLPC NCC, BCPCC, BC-TMH Welcome to Mental Health Awareness Month 2021! This year, the National Alliance on Mental Illness has chosen the campaign theme of, “You are not alone.” In light of the past year and the isolation created by the pandemic, the need to find ways of staying connected has become more … Continue reading Connecting
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