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Each of us experience a different mental health journey. Mental Health Matters explores topics we might face including resources we can use to support our mental health as well as those around us.
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In a group therapy session, a diverse group of people sits in a circle. A Black woman gently places a comforting hand on the shoulder of a man who has his back to the camera. The other members of the group look on with supportive and empathetic expressions.
So much of therapy is about “showing up,” connecting with your therapist and developing a treatment-together plan with specific goals. The question of how we “do” therapy isn’t quite like how we engage in other health-related services because thera…
An overhead view of a person's hands tying a red ribbon on a gift wrapped in brown paper. The gift rests on a white wooden surface surrounded by other wrapped presents, fir branches, red ornaments, spools of twine, and a small pair of scissors.
Welcome to the 2022-2023 Holiday Season! As we transition out of the Pandemic phase of COVID and into the holidays, many of us are starting to experience a whirlwind of dizzying, yet welcomed, demands—social obligations, running errands while battl…
A young, smiling service member in a camouflage uniform, an older veteran in a camo t-shirt, and a woman in a blazer sit in a circle of chairs during a support group session.
Thankfully, mental health concerns among veterans have gained more attention and have been taken more seriously in recent years. Disorders such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and depression are some of the most highly broadcasted mental h…
A young Black girl with a distressed expression holds her head in her hands, while in the blurred background, her parents sit on a couch and argue.
Election season is upon us, and the holidays approach close ahead. During this time of year, and in many other situations, patience can run thin, and no matter how close you are to family and friends, there will inevitably be points of tension. Var…
A smiling family of four—mother, father, son, and daughter—hikes along a sunlit trail in a forest during autumn. The parents walk with their arms around each other while the two children walk ahead of them, using tree branches as hiking sticks.
English translation below. Personas dentro de la comunidad hispana/latinx enfrentan barreras de salud mental similares que afectan personas de todas comunidades, pero las disparidades e inequidades les impiden recibir el mismo acceso y calidad d…
A teal and purple awareness ribbon, the symbol for suicide prevention, is positioned on the right side of a bright blue background.
SUICIDE PREVENTION IS YEAR-ROUND Suicide is not an easy subject to talk about, and oftentimes we think that prevention is not our personal responsibility. Yes, for those contemplating suicide, there is no substitute for professional help. Howeve…
A close-up photo of a woman and a young child, both wearing blue surgical face masks. They are looking in the same direction with somber, pensive expressions, as if gazing out a window.
What is “Survival Mode”? Survival mode is essentially booting in “safe mode”. Things like trauma, prolonged grief, or even burnout can cause our brains to opt into booting in this way – it’s basically our brain entering survival mode. Some so…
A group of excited and diverse elementary school children with backpacks run joyfully down a school hallway lined with lockers. A boy and girl at the front of the group are laughing as they run towards the camera.
It is very normal for both children and their parents/guardians to feel some stress with the start of the new school year. Our School Based Coordinators have put together some tips to help ease the transition back into the school year and give your…
A stylized illustration depicting a diverse group of Black women with various skin tones and hairstyles. The women are shown close together, filling the frame
Every July marks the annual observance of BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) Mental Health Month. Originally known as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Month, Bebe Moore Campbell was the co-founder of NAMI Inglewood (Nationa…
The Progress Pride Flag, featuring the traditional six rainbow stripes and a chevron of white, pink, light blue, brown, and black stripes, waves proudly against a blue sky with light clouds.
As parts of our world become more diverse and accepting, it might seem like the LGBTQ+ community is growing fast, but it is important to remember that this is somewhat misleading. People who don’t identify as heterosexual or cisgender have always b…

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