Tag: mental health awareness

Mental Health & Our Schools, Part 2

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Schools are rolling out programs and services intended to safeguard studentsā€™ emotional well-being. They are full of potentialā€”and pitfalls.

Ken Burnsā€™ ā€œHiding in Plain Sight…ā€: Candid Interviews, Canned Conclusions

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I was hoping for more accurate representation of youth mental health challenges. What I saw instead was a glossy patchwork of mixed messages.

Saving Lives or Cementing Stigma? A Review of “Just Like You…”

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In my experience, episodes of anxiety and depression dwindle in the face of hope and empowerment, while broken-brain narratives lead to deeper despair.

Making Mental Health an Ongoing Priority:Ā  A Patch Adams Approach

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My brotherā€™s sudden death and Mental Health Awareness Month spurred me to spend May making small, very personal efforts to both honor his memory and move the mental health conversation forward.

Building a Culture of Mental Well-Being

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We used to turn to family, community, and religious/philosophical teachings to ease our despair. Now, one is expected to turn to psychiatrists and therapists. With depression rates rising throughout the world, modern society must find a way to enhance the individualā€™s capacity to build a meaningful, satisfying, and self-actualized life.