Less Judgment – More Compassion
Videos focused on reducing the stigma surrounding addiction and that stress the need to view opioid addiction as a disease to be treated.
Provided by The Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) public awareness campaign.
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today for his innumerable contributions to human rights, peace, and the betterment of our world. What's not often talked about is the fact that Dr. King also lived with the effects of trauma and mental health disorders throughout his life.
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"...let’s all take a moment to think about the life-affirming example of King, who never let his depression stop him from positively answering what he said was life’s most persistent and urgent question: “What are you doing for others?”
Here's our latest Healthy Transitions newsletter - see what's happening for older youth and young adults in January! Click the link and look to the top left of your screen to subscribe ⭐
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Here's what's happening with Healthy Transitions this January!
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Our Healthy Transitions Young Adult Program is a strengths-based, non-stigmatizing program that empowers individuals, aged 16-25 with a behavioral health diagnosis to effectively manage their symptoms...Crossroads staff recently talked with staff at an acute inpatient mental health facility and we asked about trends they were seeing among youth and young adults. They said they were seeing more youth and young adults coming in with suicidal thoughts/attempts with no prior history of mental health issues. This webinar could not be more timely. Kent County families: There's still time to register. The More than Sad for Parents program teaches parents how to recognize signs of depression and other mental health problems, initiate conversation, and get help.
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Self-criticism is hard. It ususally consists of concerns, judgment and self-blame about our shortcomings - like the inability to accomplish our goals or meet other people’s expectations. Here is some advice for how to start the week with some strategies for being more compassionate to yourself:
