For #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek, not only are we sharing information about mental health conditions, but we’re also providing actionable steps to take each day this week!
Today’s action is: reset and engage in self-care.
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As the #COVID19 pandemic continues, many people are finding themselves increasingly struggling with their #mentalhealth. Learn more about owning your feelings and moving through emotional discomfort: [https://t.co/0R0iaCWqEq] #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek#7days7ways
If you think you may be struggling with an eating disorder and want to check your symptoms, a mental health screening can help. Take the eating disorder screen at https://t.co/D7AJ831dxd. #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek#7days7ways
Disordered eating and dangerous weight loss behaviors have unfortunately become normalized in our culture. Eating disorders are real, complex, and can have serious consequences. Learn more at https://t.co/u3GkTgj0tc. #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek#7days7ways
If you already have a #mentalhealth concern or diagnosis, the impact that the #COVID19 pandemic can be particularly difficult to deal with. Learn more about coping with mental health concern at home: [https://t.co/bAsohgMnO1] #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek#7days7ways
Hearing voices and seeing things that aren’t there are more common than we think, but can be scary and confusing. Taking a screen at https://t.co/AHMs1hihc8 can help determine if you're struggling with a mental health condition. #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek#7days7ways
Psychosis is a general term to describe a set of symptoms where a person loses contact with reality. It's most often associated with schizophrenia, it may also occur in bipolar or depression. Learn more at https://t.co/H5GFhD0s7y. #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek#7days7ways
At https://t.co/D7AJ831dxd, there is a screen for #bipolar available. This can be a good way for people who have never been diagnosed or don't know much about mental health to check in on themselves. #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek#7days7ways
Having #bipolar disorder isn’t the same as being "moody." Bipolar disorder includes periods of extremely high energy and mood called mania and periods of extremely low energy and mood called depression. Learn more at https://t.co/8hh4qTtgkU. #MentalIlnessAwarenessWeek#7days7ways
It’s not uncommon to experience a roller coaster of emotions in time of distress - like during a global pandemic, for example. Learn more about health emotion regulation during uncertain times: [https://t.co/iLVVGZw2pP] #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek#7days7ways
It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week! This week, Mental Health America will focus on 7 mental health conditions and sharing action items you can complete right at home to advance mental health advocacy. Learn more at https://t.co/013LIaqjXX. #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek#7Days7Ways
Next week's mini mental health lesson is up! It is our first of several lessons on mindfulness, which we will be using to better understand our ABC cycles! Remember, mindfulness is not always comfortable but it is always worth it! Happy Friday!!! #il3
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This is a great resource from the Center on PBIS. Families can use this new resource to make a family schedule, choose family expectations, & make a plan to teach, remind, reward, & respond to behavior at home. @shelbycountysch