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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

Treating substance use disorder during a mental health crisis

The latest initiative to promote Mental Health Awareness Month has brought several alarming statistics to light, including the record number of drug overdose deaths in 2021.

If you suffer from panic attacks and anxiety, Rootd can help

Rootd aims to provide relief for people experiencing anxiety and panic attacks

The impact of Central Florida’s housing crisis on mental health

The Heart of Florida United Way recently said their 2-1-1 crisis hotline has seen an uptick in the number of working families that can’t keep up with their rent or mortgage payments.

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Heres how you can find help and show support

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and is a good time to assemble a support team to learn how to be an ally to those who may be struggling. What is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, in May of 2008, the US House of Representatives announced July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health America self-help materials: if you are feeling like you may need mental health assistance, Mental Health America has dedicated a site full of resources ranging from self-help to self-screenings, finding health care providers, tips for starting conversations about mental health, exercises for combating negative thoughts, finding support groups and so much more. Crisis assistance by Mental Health America: if you are in crisis, Mental Health America has resources that can help you.