Texting HOME to 741741 for 24/7 support from the Crisis Text line. Calling the NAMI helpline at 800-950-6264, which is staffed by volunteers who have mental health conditions. Reaching out to warm lines, which also provide peer support on a local level. The state phone numbers can be ...
Mental Health Awareness World Mental Health Day was on October 10th, and we put together some ways for LMers to honor this day (and ultimately themselves). We asked LMers to share how they spent this day and the posts were inspirational. One LMer spent the day walking, doing yoga, and ...
If you notice signs of mental illness in a loved one or believe they may have suicidal thoughts, it’s important to reach out to them. What’s most important is that they know you love and support them no matter what. It’s extremely important ...
Against the backdrop of growing awareness about mental health, this statistic calls for companies to relook their traditional outlook. Organizations can no longer put down mental health issues to an employee’s personal life choices. Recognizing the workplace triggers for such conditions can help you...
Join a support group Start a book club Call an old friend and plan to get together Smile and say hi to people, even when you don’t know them Focus on your stress levels Stress can be a real killer. It literally affects our mental and physical health in several ways. Stress can quick...
Even when you know you want to seek help for your mental health, it can be hard to figure out exactly how to get it. Getting familiar with the different forms of treatment available can be an important first step. Then, when you’re ready to find a provider, your insurance ...
Start by providing employees with helpful resources that they can use to learn more about mental health. You can also provide contact information to encourage those who are struggling with poor mental health to reach out to professionals. Do not be afraid to start an open dialogue about mental ...
Employers can take practical action in a couple of ways, she maintains. They can promote internal understanding of mental health, provide employee assistance programs, provide accommodations the way they would with a physical health condition, and other supports so that a person can get back to wo...
“The government is aware of the need to provide better mental health support for young people and published a Green Paper over a year ago. But it is moving on this issue at a snail’s pace when it is clear that a much greater sense of urgency is required”, she added. ...
If employees trust their employer as careful guardians of sensitive information, companies can identify people most at risk and provide early support. EAPs are, however, very good at helping employees manage day-to-day stresses if employers ask the right questions. Really engaging with the data ca...