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How Buddhism Benefits Mental Health
Although Buddhism is primarily known as a spiritual tradition, it is also a lifestyle that encompasses the mind in almost all forms of practice. -
Stigma-Busting Within the African American Community
As Miss International 2015 and a national ambassador for NAMI, Elise Banks has spent the last year breaking the stigma associated with mental illness. In this blog, she focuses on stigma within the African American community. -
Acknowledging the Importance of Minority Mental Health Month
This month allows us to acknowledge and begin to alleviate the inequalities that exist in our national mental health care system. -
Comedian Believes that Mental Health is No Laughing Matter
Mental health awareness can be spread through many mediums. See how actor Ted Swartz opens up a dialogue about mental illness through his play, Laughter is a Sacred Space.
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Diversity in Motion: Raising Awareness through Dance
NAMI Wisconsin discovered that mental health advocacy is a beat we can all dance to. Their annual flash mob dance during National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month attracts new faces to the NAMI family and communicates the cross-cultural message that talking about mental illness isn’t scary. Check out their tips on staging your own flash mob! -
The Role of Ritual
A ritual represents an opportunity for a community to come together and feel comforted by the familiar celebration of a holiday, a time of year or of someone's life. -
Tips to Stay Mentally Healthy While Traveling
Traveling has countless benefits: learning, exploring, trying new things, to name just a few. Here are a few ways to stay mentally healthy while on your trip.
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The Key To Awareness: May Is Mental Health Month
How will you spread awareness during Mental Health Month? Try some of these tools and resources to help you in encouraging others to learn more about mental health. -
Both Roads Taken Now: A Clergyman’s Journey into Social Work
How can social work and pastoral work integrate? Rev. Peter Bauer shares how he manages both roles of mental health professional and spiritual leader. -
Sharing and Spreading Hope in the African American Community
Mental health awareness in the African American community has been gaining traction nationwide. Hopefully, it will continue to do so as more people share their personal stories, participate in programs such as Sharing Hope and reach out to their community members about mental health.