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Did you know July is Minority Health Awareness Month? Racial and ethnic minorities face unique challenges when it comes to mental illness. Learn more including resources on how to manage your own mental health at: https://lnkd.in/gGVkbNyx #MinorityHealth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness

This is a big subject to talk about. I know that the culture around mental health is changing slowly, at least in this area. There is a huge stigma about seeking help, you can often be viewed as weak and it may cause conflicts of people wanting to work with you. Unfortunately, this leads to other forms of coping which may or may not be healthy. A lot of people may say that first responders knew what they were signing up for. This is true, but ask yourself if seeing the things they do on a daily basis is good for anyone? Even when you leave the job, the memories do not leave just because you did. The mental baggage and trauma follows you. Critical Incident Stress Debriefing is a great tool during big events, but what about the every day incidents that chip away at someone. You see the best and worse of society, this takes a toll on everyone. There is a brotherhood/sisterhood in public safety, this is helpful while you are on the job. What happens when you leave, when you loose those connections? Your work family becomes your family, the ones that you can talk to. Your blood family may not understand you and this can be problematic, you cannot open up to them. You do not want to unload the things you see on them in order to protect them, because that is what protectors do. The subject of mental health needs to be addressed and worked on. Organizations need to protect those that protect others. There needs to be more focus on keeping first responders safe so they may perform their jobs at the top of their game. #MentalHealth #PublicSafety #EndtheStigma #ProtecttheProtectors #WeNeedaChange

Is mental health overlooked in men? This article prompted an interesting discussion with our team recently, and we thought we'd open it up here to #healthcare practitioners following us. Comment below for how you feel approaching and treating #mentalhealth could be improved with men. https://bit.ly/3yXBfhW #MensHealthMonth #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness

Mental health is far too often overlooked in global development initiatives, despite the fact that it's linked to shorter life spans and poor health outcomes. One low-cost solution that needs more investment and attention: enabling and training local individuals to provide mental health services: https://lnkd.in/ecYU4U6N #MentalHealthMonth #MentalHealth #GlobalDevelopment #HealthOutcomes #Training

This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, our Vice President for Health Equity and Engagement, Victor Armstrong, MSW, spoke with Taylor Leamey at CNET about actions we can all take for ourselves and to encourage our friends, family, and communities to support mental health. From having a #RealConvo to reaching out to a professional, we explain how mental health differs for everyone. Learn about practical advice and available resources, such as L.E.T.S. Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black and African American Communities:

Today is World ?? Mental Health Day. This is a topic that is near and dear to me. We need to sincerely increase our efforts in erraticating the stigma that surrounds mental health still to this day. If you are feeling off please ?? get the help you NEED. #WorldMentalHealthDay #GetHelp https://lnkd.in/eeGFCP5C

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! ?? "Empowering employees to take charge of their mental health is critical. Workplaces have an important role to play, not only when it comes to offering mental health resources, but in creating safe and inclusive work environments." Make sure you're checking out your employers initiatives and resources for mental health support. #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #workplacewellness

Proactive measures in a workplace can take many forms. - informal check ins with people - provide information on Mental health resources - invite speakers to talk about mental health issues - attend Mental Health First Aid While we see the rising rates of LTD use and other disability claims related to mental health issues, it is so important to underscore that there are insufficient mental health workers to address the need. in Alberta there were 1,907.2 providers per 100,000 people. Learning how to support and intervene early is the best way to help each other feel and function better.

Finally an article that dares to name it. Whilst there are certain situations a company has to provide support for mental health and there is good providers to support this, i.e. nilo.health, a manager is not a therapist and a company is not a wellbeing hospital. To start a meeting with the question: how are you today is a good thing to do (but also only if you are authentic about it), whereas inviting employees to talk about their mental state every day is agenda setting into a wrong direction https://lnkd.in/d-nb7FnY

As we approach 'Movember', Men’s Health and Men’s Mental Health are taking center stage. The past year has presented undeniable challenges in my life, highlighting the importance of self-care. Neglecting our well-being not only impacts us but also those we care about. In support of 'Move for Movember', I am walking 150-miles to raise awareness and prioritize my health. For valuable insights on Men’s Mental Health, check out the attached article. https://lnkd.in/eAMSYgPC #MensHealth #MensMentalHealth #MoveForMovember #SelfCare #Awareness #HealthPrioritization