Raise Awareness & Combat Stigma Surrounding Mental Health
While one in five people will experience a mental illness over the course of their lives, everyone will face challenges that can and will affect their mental health. Many people who face these challenges will be able to receive help from a professional counselor. In addition to helping those seeking holistic wellness, professional counselors need to be able to care for their own mental health.
During the month of May, the American Counseling Association is proud to join the national movement to raise awareness and combat the stigma surrounding mental health. Here, we present resources and tips to help both counselors and the public focus on their mental health and wellbeing.
Resources For the General Public
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Don't Take The Fun Out Of Sports For Your Kids2 min read
Organized sports can be a lot of fun and provide great learning experiences for many children. Unfortunately, in some families those same sports can be a source of stress and problems. Some parents can become not just supportive fans for their ...
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The Benefits of Volunteering2 min read
Do you volunteer? It might be through your church, your children's sports teams, a local hospital, or an almost limitless number of other opportunities to give a bit of your time and talents to help others. A lot of us do volunteer to help in various ...
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When To Pay Attention To Those School Complaints2 min read
Kids often complain about school. Usually such complaints are about minor things -- disagreements with friends, a test that they weren't prepared for, or a subject they just don't like or understand very well. And while it's easy for parents to ...
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