Dec 18, 2020 | Mental Health
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...
Dec 18, 2020 | Mental Health
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...
Dec 18, 2020 | 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...
Dec 18, 2020 | 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...
Dec 18, 2020 | 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...
Dec 18, 2020 | Mental Health
Mental Illness Awareness Week takes place starting this week (Sunday, October 4th until October 10th). National Depression Screening day is October 8th. We encourage you to visit our [mhahouston.org]website and take a Depression Screening (also available in Spanish)....
