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14 Podcasts to Support, Inspire and Delight

by Amy U | Sep 26, 2024 | About, Developmental Disability, Early Intervention, General, Home, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder

There are many podcasts that can provide information, connection and support for individuals dealing with behavioral health concerns and/or developmental disabilities. We round up 14 of the best.

PRIMEROS AUXILIOS DE SALUD MENTAL (MHFA)

by Amy U | Sep 19, 2024

¿POR QUÉ PRIMEROS AUXILIOS DE SALUD MENTAL? Rappahannock Area Community Service Board y Healthy Families Rappahannock Area se complacen en asociarse para llevar los primeros auxilios de salud mental en español a nuestra comunidad. Los primeros auxilios de salud mental...

Extreme Heat and Mental Health

by Amy U | Jul 9, 2024 | About, General, Home, Media Releases, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder

Soaring temperatures fuel spikes in irritability, anger and anxiety. They also exacerbate mental illness and impact medication. Here are some tips for keeping your cool when things get super hot.

Practicing Kindness for Your Mental Health

by Amy U | May 1, 2024 | About, General, Home, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention, Uncategorized

There’s a strong and positive connection between kindness and mental health. Here’s how: Benefits of Kindness on Mental Health: Reduced Stress and Anxiety:Acts of kindness trigger the release of oxytocin, a hormone that promotes feelings of calm and...

SafeTALK

by Amy U | Feb 21, 2024

The LivingWorks safeTALK course is a 3-hour face-to-face workshop that encouragesparticipants to learn how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, engaging someone, andconnecting them to community resources for additional support. It is appropriate for anyoneage 16...