National Alliance on Mental Illness
As reports unfold about tragic or violent news events or disasters, we can find ourselves overwhelmed by stress. It’s natural for us to feel stress. The body’s stress response actually works to help keep us safe. But too much stress
When an individual becomes so preoccupied with food and weight issues that they find it harder and harder to focus on other aspects of their life, it may be an early sign of an eating disorder. Without treatment, eating disorders
Each year, organizations and mental health advocates join together to educate raise awareness on the subject of eating disorders. When an individual becomes so preoccupied with food and weight issues that they find it harder and harder to focus on
We talk a lot about compassion for others in our community. Self-compassion is just as vital and it’s a great element have in your self-care toolkit. Dr. Kristin Neff, a leading expert on self-compassion, describes it as “acting the same
99 Coping Skills 99 coping skills list of ideas for how to self-soothe. Website: https://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/journalpages/99-coping-skills-poster.pdf Psychology Tools Psychology Tools’ mission is twofold: to ensure that therapists worldwide have access to the high-quality evidence-based tools they need to conduct effective therapy,
This year’s theme for Black History Month is “Black Health and Wellness.” From the Association for the Study of African American Life and History: “At this point in the 21st century, our understanding of Black health and wellness is broader
Our work is to support the needs of those impacted by mental health conditions, and that includes being supportive in the workplace. We’re proud to be a stigma-free organization Mental health conditions greatly impact companies, both financially and in terms
Our CalHOPE resource navigators have compiled our frequently asked questions from callers on our warm line. Click on the questions below for more resources. I’m feeling lonely and isolated. What should I do? Identify a person you trust, such as
The NAMI WLA and CalHOPE Self-Care and Share Event hopes to shed a spotlight on the wonderful year of work from our CalHOPE team; including running our English and Spanish warm lines, engaging in-person and virtual community outreach across Los
Hotlines 211 – FREE, NOT ONGOING (Crisis Only) Text zip code to 898211. Website: https://www.211.org Description: Connects people with local resources and assistance for crisis and emergency, housing, food, and health. Spanish speaking option available Access Crisis Hotline – FREE,