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Now, more than ever, we need to combat the stigma surrounding mental health concerns. This past year presented so many different challenges and obstacles that tested our strength and resiliency. The global pandemic forced us to cope with situations we never even imagined, and a lot of us struggled with our mental health as a … Continue reading Tools2Thrive 2021

Mental Health Resources during the COVID-19 Pandemic The mental health effects of COVID-19 are essential to address and in times of high anxiety and stress, it’s more important than ever to safeguard your mental wellness. With generous funding from the United Way of Putnam County, Mental Health America of Putnam County is compiling a range of … Continue reading Mental Health Resources 2021

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, text Help to 741741, or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis support.  Strategies, Programs, and Practices to Consider No suicide attempt should be dismissed or treated lightly. We should all learn more about suicide, self-harm, and mental … Continue reading Comprehensive Approach to Suicide Prevention

July is BIPOC Month (Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color) What is BIPOC?  By including “BI” Black and Indigenous in addition to “POC” people of color, we are honoring the unique experiences of Black and Indigenous individuals and their communities, as well as the spectrum of existence and experience by POC.  This July, MHA has developed … Continue reading BIPOC Month

Mental Health has never been more important than this year. As the number of cases of COVID-19 increases, so does the associated anxiety. For the general public, the mental health effects of COVID-19 are as essential to address as are the physical health effects. And for the one in five who already have mental health … Continue reading Tools2Thrive 2020