mental health
Nominate a local member of your church who faithfully serves, volunteers and overall spreads purpose in their church community.
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by men. Advocates aim to reduce stigma, promote open conversations, and encourage men to seek help when needed. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, men are less likely than women to receive mental […]
April is National Minority Health Month, a time to raise awareness about health disparities that continue to affect racial and ethnic minority communities across the United States. The month also highlights the importance of improving access to quality healthcare and promoting health equity. The theme, “Be the Source for Better Health,” encourages individuals and organizations […]
Tips for Maintaining your Mental Health During Winter
Here are some ways to reduce stress caused by the holidays.
Today is National Stress Awareness Day.
Not maintaining consistent eating times can lead to poor mental health, including depression and anxiety, cardio-metabolic diseases and weight gain, according to Medical Xpress. A doctoral student in the field of neuropsychiatry and a psychiatrist focusing on nutrition and mood disorders found that eating rhythms can be used to limit negative moods and increase mental […]
A recent poll shows that some Pastors of Black and Latino congregations feel ill-equipped, not adequately prepared and not properly trained to address mental health care. “Where Would You Go? Race, Religion, and the Limits of Pastor Mental Health Care in Black and Latino Congregations is a study published in the Journal, Religions. Parishioners said […]
Rep. Carla Cunningham of the 106th District in the North Carolina House of Representatives, Joan Been, President and CEO of Living Waters, Inc. and Dr. Sonyia C. Richardson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Educator and Assistant Professor at UNC Charlotte have all dedicated years advocating for mental health and awareness. Whether in the state legislature, classroom […]
The focus on Mental Health is critically important if, as a nation we’re going to eradicate the stigma associated with mental illness. Despite the millions of dollars allocated to treatment mental illness, it’s the stigma of having depression, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia and the myriad of mental challenges that undermine treatment efforts. For decades however, Monarch […]
