Jul 1, 2020 | BIPOC, Mental Health
July is BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Mental Health Month which serves to bring awareness to the unique challenges that marginalized groups face when it comes to their mental health. BIPOC are often faced with years, even generations, of trauma and...
Jun 10, 2020 | LGBTQIA+, Mental Health |
I wanted to focus this week’s blog around LGBTQIA+ mental health. The month of June marks Pride Month and it’s important to bring attention to the community’s mental health. Unfortunately, stigma and other factors highly affect the wellbeing and mental health of the...
May 6, 2020 | Mental Health, Wellness and Self-Care
For more information about Environmental Wellness, click here. By Gustavo Molinar, Mental Health Literacy Specialist at Mental Health America of Greater Houston
Apr 15, 2020 | Mental Health, Wellness and Self-Care |
Last week, we introduced the nine dimensions of wellness. We’ll focus on the “emotional” today. An emotionally well person can identify, express and manage their entire range of feelings and would consider seeking assistance to address areas of concern....
Apr 10, 2020 | Covid-19, Mental Health, Wellness and Self-Care
What is Mental Health Literacy? We define it as having four main components: Understanding how to obtain and maintain positive mental health; Understanding mental disorders and their treatments; Decreasing stigma related to mental disorders; and, Enhancing...
Apr 3, 2020 | Mental Health, Wellness and Self-Care
How was your week? For me, it was particularly overwhelming. Today I’m including information and tips on equipping ourselves when feelings of stress and anxiety arise. Even though these emotions aren’t desirable or comfortable, they are normal. When we are stressed or...
