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COPING WITH TODAY’S UNCERTAINTY
By: Ann Friedman, Ph.D. Over the last six months, people have been calling me with increasing anxiety. In 2024, 43% of US adults reported feeling more anxious than the previous year’s 37%, citing current events, the economy, and safety as top issues. My guess is...
Understanding and Promoting Black Mental Health
Understanding and Promoting Black Mental Health By: Sharifa Charles, Professional Development Specialist & Nicole Milton, Training Manager Mental Health America of Greater Houston Racism has been embedded within American culture for centuries and in turn the U.S....
Someday I Will
By: Sully Nguyen My relationship with depression stems back to middle school. I daresay relationship as a man in my late twenties who has been managing this mental illness for most of my life. To be frank, I do not believe I have overcome my depression since...
A Conversation with Joshua Webb
By: Nicole Milton, Training Manager In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, I reached out to Joshua Webb from Houston Crime Stoppers Safe Schools to hear his expertise on strategies for prevention/staying safe in relationships, signs of unhealthy...
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
By: Madison Trahan, Grants Manager In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, it is important to recognize the undeniable intersection between sexual assault and mental health, and the many other factors that can contribute to vulnerability to sexual assault, such as...
Black Mental Health Matters: Honoring Our Community
By: Nicole Milton, Training Manager, MHA of Greater Houston Mental health is a significant aspect of our overall well-being, and it is essential that we prioritize it. Unfortunately, the black community has faced numerous challenges in accessing mental health services...
Veterans Behavioral Health
By: Keenisha Protho, LMSW What greater honor than to serve your country? Veterans have made the decision to put others before themselves to fight for our liberty as Americans and this decision does not come without a cost. PTSD, traumatic brain injury, substance...
Caring for the Caregiver
By Keenisha Protho, LMSW, Professional Development Specialist at Mental Health America of Greater Houston Typically, when we think of caregivers, we think of those who take care of loved ones with physical ailments who are unable to care for themselves. Very rarely do...
Suicide Prevention Month
By Nicole Milton, Training Manager “We don’t really talk about suicide and that’s a problem; staying silent about suicide creates confusion, promotes stigma, and isolates people when they need help the most.” The quote by Dr. Ali Mattu, Professor of Medical Psychology...
August is National Wellness Month
By Nicole Milton, Training Manager, MHA of Greater Houston A holistic approach to wellness includes addressing all aspects of yourself (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual). This approach is often found to yield the best results since it...
Self-Care is the Best Care
By Nicole Milton, Training Manager, MHA of Greater Houston In 2008 the US House of Representatives named July National Minority Mental Health Month to promote Mental Health/Mental Illness Awareness and improve access to mental health services among minority...
Guest Post – My Brain Journey Story
My Brain Journey Story Written By Ann Mattingly-Lowe So, I have anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I think I’ve always had it. I can remember times as a little girl that I would be so “nervous and worried about everything” that I felt like my heart was going to come out...
Happy Holidays & Season’s Greetings!
As the year comes to an end, I hope you can take some much needed time to take care of yourself, reflect, and spend time with loved ones. The holiday season is poised as a time full of joy, hopes, and gatherings. With increasing demands and expectations, it can also...
Building Resilience
In the face of failure and adversity, we often are faced with feelings of disappointment and shame. While we need time to process these experiences, it’s important to remember that we are resilient and have skills that can get us through these tough times. While...
Gratitude & Mental Health
COVID-19 has affected everyone negatively in several ways, whether through a loss of income, normality, or loved ones. In the midst of grief and loss, it can be difficult to be joyous. However, science has shown that self-reflecting and expressing gratitude can have...
Mental Health & Thanksgiving 2020
The holiday season is poised as a time full of joy, hopes, and gatherings. With increasing demands and expectations, it can also bring feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. Particularly this year, with COVID-19, you may experience additional stress and anxiety...
Men’s Mental Health/Movember
You may have heard November referred to as “Movember” or “No Shave November.” This initiative strives to bring attention to Men's Health, and in particular, men’s mental health. Societal norms and cultural expectations can lead men to not discuss emotional or mental...
Veterans Day & Mental Health
Today, we honor all those who serve and have served in the US Armed Forces. Approximately 18.5% of service members returning from Iraq or Afghanistan have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or depression. Approximately 50% of returning service members who need...
Election Results & Mental Health
Feeling stressed, anxious, or nervous about the results of the general elections? You’re not alone! Regardless of views or political affiliations, the 2020 presidential election has caused major stress in more than two-thirds of adult lives (Source). For some, the...
Indigenous People’s Day & Mental Health
Monday, October 12th is National Indigenous People’s Day. Visit these websites to learn who’s land you are on and consider developing a land acknowledgment for presentations, meetings, and other settings. Native/Indigenous people face unique mental health...
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