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March is Women's History Month! Each week, we're highlighting the incredible women who've shaped the world of psychology and behavioral health! Anna Freud made significant contributions to ego psychology and developed the sub-field of child psychoanalysis. Her work also focused on identifying and understanding?defense mechanisms. Her work established a pioneering approach to treating children traumatized by war, demonstrating the resilience of the young mind. What women in history are you proud of? Tell us in the comments! ??

Yesterday, we had the privilege of joining Franklin County Commissioner Erica Crawley for 'Convos with Crawley' at the amazing Zora's House! It was a powerful experience to connect with fellow community members and learn about the county's work. It was also wonderful to celebrate Women's History Month in such an inspiring space. Thank you for having us join you!

Register to our annual Kesseler Freedheim lecture by April 1st! ?? Adolescent Social Media Use and Mental Health: Helping Our Kids Thrive in a Digital Age | April 9th 12-1:30PM in the Linsalata Alumni Center Join us to hear from Dr. Megan Moreno, Professor of Pediatrics and an Affiliate Professor in Educational Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Moreno will consider current narratives and frameworks around adolescent technology and digital media use, and provide an overview of the 5Cs framework, created through the American Academy of Pediatrics Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health. Joining Dr. Moreno will be community mediator Lisa Ramirez Shah, PhD, ABPP and respondents Tiffany Banks, LPCC-S, and Elizabeth Kirby. Note: this event is in-person. Scan the QR code or register using the link by April 1st! -> https://lnkd.in/gHPe3Ywn Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at CWRU CWRU College of Arts and Sciences, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, NAMI Greater Cleveland, Minds Matter, OhioGuidestone, The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH)

On your rainiest days, remember the sunshine. ?? Somedays are harder than others. For those days you need help, OhioGuidestone is here.?

Huge?congratulations?to the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board for securing a $56,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services! This funding will bolster behavioral health disaster preparedness in Summit County. We're proud to see this vital work moving forward! https://lnkd.in/gFG5XWjM

Happy International Day of Happiness! Today, let's celebrate the importance of joy and its power to create a brighter future. #dayofhappiness is a day aimed at encouraging and recognizing happiness as an important metric for quality of life. OhioGuidestone's Institute of Family and Community Impact's Joyful Together program is dedicated to building happier, more resilient families. Joyful Together is an evidence-based program that infuses joy into everyday moments through play. Caregivers learn how to create joyful experiences with their children, leading to reduced parental stress, stronger parent-child relationships, and increased childhood resiliency. These joyful moments activate the brain's reward system, combatting toxic stress and promoting healthy development for both parents and children. On this International Day of Happiness, let's commit to creating more joyful moments for ourselves and the children in our lives. What brings you happiness? Let us know in the comments! Learn more about Joyful Together at the link! https://lnkd.in/gZ9SifCF

Spring's longer days and warmer weather make it ideal for enjoying the outdoors and getting some sunshine, and the benefits speak for themselves! More sunshine and time spent outdoors means more vitamin D, essential for mood regulation. ?? Spring doesn't just help improve mood, it helps reduce stress. More sunlight and more hours spent outside are a big boon to helping reduce stress. ??♀? Whether it's a park stroll, a hike, or just relaxing in your backyard, take advantage of the season's when the first warm day of Spring comes around! What are you most looking forward to this Spring?

Today, I had the pleasure of attending the Ohio University Career & Internship Fair with my colleague Logan Loretto. We were both excited to reconnect with fellow OU students as alumni from Ohio University ourselves. It was a fantastic opportunity to engage with a diverse group of students and facilitate connections for behavioral health employment and internships. Exciting times lie ahead! #OhioGuidestone #CareerFair #InternshipOpportunities

On your rainiest days, remember the sunshine. ?? Somedays are harder than others. For those days you need help, OhioGuidestone is here.?

March Madness is here! And with that, many will turn to sports betting apps to compliment the excitement. Sports betting apps have skyrocketed in popularity in the last few years, but is there a downside? High stakes, easy access through online apps, and social pressure can blur the lines between fun and addiction. And what starts as a hobby for fun can unknowingly become a gambling problem. Do you know how to spot the warning signs of a gambling addiction? Don't place that bet until you've read our most recent blog!