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How to Become Self-Aware: 4 Helpful Tips Having self-awareness can be a great tool to discover who you are. Cultivating self-awareness can be a great asset for yourself and others around you. Below are 4 helpful tips to start your journey in becoming more self-aware of the person you currently are and striving to be. 1 – Keep a journal: This is a great tool for developing self-awareness. Keeping a journal is a great way to keep track of personal progress and whatever comes to mind during your day. Additionally, a journal provides the space for reflection and brings awareness to your progression or regression as well. Being able to

Athletes Breaking the Stigma As the Olympics begin this week, the world will witness humanity’s greatest potential. From triple twisting double tucks to the 100–meter sprint, the world’s best athletes will showcase the skills and abilities they have spent their lives training for. Off the podium, however, some Olympians continue to break barriers, particularly those related to mental health. Here are a few worth mentioning: SIMONE BILES Simone Biles is arguably the most dominant athlete in the world. She continues to shatter records and create new moves that experts previously thought would have been impossible. Outside of the gym, however, Simone has faced many challenges that impact her mental health.

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Formerly designated to Bebe Moore Campbell in June 2008, National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was designed to create awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented minorities face in regard to the mental health community in the United States. Bebe Moore Campbell was an author, activist, and spokesperson who advocated from mental health education and support among individuals of diverse communities. When Campbell lost her battle to cancer, friends, family, and allied advocates reignited their cause that was inspired by the passion of Campbell. Mental health does not choose who is affected, rather the culture, race,

Common Myths about Mental Illness The stigma associated with mental health perpetuates oppression and discrimination for those who struggle with mental health issues. This spread of misinformation has caused many myths about mental illness, and it is up to all of us to reduce this spread of misinformation. This week we are providing you with a list of common myths around mental illness. Mental health problems are uncommon. This is one of the most common myths associated with mental health. In fact, according to the CDC there was an in symptoms of anxiety and depression between August 2020 and February 2021 from 36.4% to 41.5% for individuals with unmet mental

Fun Summer Ideas for the Family As schools close for the summer and as the world opens little by little, families are searching for ways to spend quality time with one another. Here are a few quick ideas: Gardening – Simple, natural, and healing. Gardening provides a chance to connect with the Earth and with your family. Whether you are planting flowers or growing vegetables, gardening can be a fun and inexpensive way to get outside and spend time with one another. To make things more fun for kids, build a bird’s nest or decorate a sign and name your garden. Gardening is long-lasting too, so there are many opportunities

PTSD Awareness Month June is PTSD Awareness Month! This month is a national campaign that is dedicated to raising awareness and knowledge about PTSD to everyone. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health disorder that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event such as combat, car accidents, or sexual assaults. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, there are currently over 8 million people in the United States who have PTSD. Although there are many effective PTSD treatments, there are many people who do not get the help that they need. It is important to advocate for those who are unaware of resources available or are