Mental Health
Mental Health Promotion
Taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health. Staying physically healthy requires some effort- eating right, exercising, and brushing our teeth are examples of preventative measures. We can do the same for our mental health by learning to recognize difficult feelings like stress, anxiety and anger, how to cope in healthy ways and to know when to seek help.
In the News
The Educator is published by our Drug Free Schools Committee and shared throughout the region. See our latest edition on Youth Mental Health.
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More new fact sheets from MHA: Neighborhoods and Towns, Safe and Stable Housing
More Self-Help Tools including "31 Tips to Boost your Mental Health"
10 Things You Can Do for Your Mental Health from the CT Clearinghouse
5 Things You Should Know About Stress from the National Institute of Mental Health
From Mental Health America's BIPOC Mental Health Month Toolkit
to learn more and access the toolkit click here
Self-Help Tools from Mental Health America
downloadable fact sheets and worksheets
Youth Mental Health
Youth voices are essential to addressing the current mental health crisis, yet young people’s perspectives and ideas are often dismissed. Youth leadership programs can address this barrier and engage new advocates and empower current leaders.
In this YMHLC Annual Report, recommendations at each of the levels of power are identified. Authors draw on the collective wisdom of members to point out opportunities for growth and success in youth mental health leadership and organizing programs that can be used by other youth and adult allies to make inclusive and empowering environments.
Gizmo's Pawesome Guide to Mental Health was developed by the CT Suicide Advisory Board. Visit gizmo4mentalhealth.org to learn more.
Mental Illness and Getting Help
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: When Unwanted Thoughts or Repetitive Behaviors Take Over from The National Institute of Mental Health
Season Affective Disorder from National Institute of Mental Health
Let's Talk About Eating Disorders from National Institute of Mental Health
Mental Illness: Frequently Asked Questions from Mental Health America
Supporting a family member with serious mental illness from American Psychological Association
Dementia from Mental Health Foundation (UK)
Mental Health Resources
Region 5 Programs and Services
Mental Health Bed Availability
Behavioral health children's resource links for region 5 compiled by WrapCT. Download HERE
Crisis Services
Behavioral Health Services in Region 5 (downloadable resource sheets)
From NAMI
Child Mind Institute- Media Guidelines for Kids of All Ages
Common Sense Media- Parent's Guides to the Internet, Gaming, and Social Media
American Academy of Pediatrics- Healthychildren.org. Parenting tips and other resources
Seize the Awkward
Guides and tips on how to have a conversation about mental health.
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Learn the signs of when help is needed
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Suggestions for starting the conversation
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Tips on how to make that conversation meaningful and productive
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How to continue the conversation, build trust, and refer them to professional help if needed
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