October 10th is World Mental Health Day! This is the day on which countries throughout the world take some time to bring awareness to mental health and the impact it has on lives. In fact, the entirety of October is designated as World Mental Health Month! The United for Waukesha Resiliency Center recognizes the importance …
PTSD Awareness Month is observed during the month of June. It serves as a time to raise awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and promote effective treatments. By dedicating this month to PTSD awareness, the aim is to highlight the importance of early intervention, encourage those affected to seek help, and promote access to effective treatments. Post-Traumatic …
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year, NAMI encourages us to “Take the Moment” to cultivate an open culture around mental health. See below for a few tips on how to “Take the Moment” every day to break the stigma around mental health and prioritize taking care of your mental health without guilt …
Art Therapy can offer a wide range of benefits that can enhance the quality of life and emotional well-being of individuals.
For National Women’s History Month, we’re putting the spotlight on women’s mental health. While mental health issues can affect anyone, a person’s mental health is influenced by a combination of genetics and the way they experience the world, which is certainly shaped by gender.
Self-love encompasses a healthy relationship with self, empathy, compassion, balance, realism, and resilience.
Holidays can be both joyful and challenging, and for those who are grieving, the holiday season can be particularly difficult.
November 21 will mark two years since the Christmas Parade tragedy that changed our community forever, creating ripple effects still felt by many today. For some, the events of 2021 feel far away, like another lifetime. For others, it may feel like only yesterday. Grief and trauma can feel isolating. You may remember the event, …
The first day of Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15, which is Independence Day for several Central American countries (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua) and the day before Mexico’s Independence Day – that’s why the celebration month runs September 15 to October 15, rather than the first to the end of a month. As we come together to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, it’s an ideal time to reflect not only on the rich cultural tapestry that shapes the Hispanic/Latinx community but also on an equally important aspect of well-being: mental health. The Hispanic and Latinx communities have made countless contributions to our nation’s culture and history, but it’s also crucial to address the unique mental health challenges faced by individuals within these communities.
