Awareness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The designation of Mental Health Awareness Month was created more than 60 years ago by Mental Health America to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of mental wellness and promoting good mental health for all. During Mental Health Awareness Month professionals, organizations, schools, communities, hospitals and even media outlets will join together in an […]
Workplace Burnout: Building Awareness and Prevention
Feeling stressed at work? You’re not alone. A study by the American Institute of Stress says: 83% of US workers suffer from work-related stress. About one million Americans miss work each day because of stress. 76% of US workers say workplace stress affects their personal relationships High levels of workplace stress can lead to burnout […]
World Autism Awareness Day: Celebrating Neurodiversity!
April 2nd is the annual World Autism Awareness Day, a day of massive significance for the autism community and those who love and support them. The day serves as a time to recognize the value of neurodiversity by celebrating the unique strengths, differences, and perspectives that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) bring to the […]
Dr. Deb: Self-Injury Awareness
Before finding emotional health, they struggled with self-injury. Self-Injury is a deliberate, non-suicidal behavior that inflicts physical harm on one’s body to relieve emotional distress. Self-injury has a paradoxical effect in that the pain self-inflicted actually sets off an endorphin rush, relieving the self-harmer from deep distress. It’s important to note that self-injury does not […]
National Toolkit Released during Blood Clot Awareness Month – Coalition for National Trauma Research
To recognize Blood Clot Awareness Month in March, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) unveiled a comprehensive toolkit titled “Blood Clot Awareness, Action, and Advocacy: The Toolkit.” This document contains information on blood clots, Blunt Rochester’s bipartisan work in Congress to spread awareness of blood clots, and ways the public can advocate for themselves and others […]
Unlocking Understanding – Navigating Autism & Disability Insurance Awareness Month 2024
Autism and Disability Insurance Awareness Month is an important time for unlocking a deeper understanding of the complexities of autism and the necessity of disability insurance coverage. As we navigate through this month, it’s crucial to understand the nuances of autism and how disability insurance plays a vital role in supporting individuals with autism and […]