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As we bring Mental Health Awareness Month to a close, we want to inform you that this is the final week of our mental health awareness series. This week, we are focusing on PTSD, providing you with essential resources and information to better understand and address this condition.

Understanding PTSD is vital for creating a supportive and compassionate environment for both our staff and patients. Below, you will find valuable resources designed to help manage PTSD effectively. As your behavioral health team, we are committed to supporting you and our patients, and we look forward to continuing our collaborative efforts to promote mental well-being.

Thank you for your dedication and participation throughout this series. Together, we can foster a resilient and caring community.

Warm regards,

Your Behavioral Health Team

Week 5: Understanding PTSD

Interesting Fact: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects approximately 3.5% of U.S. adults every year, and an estimated one in eleven people will be diagnosed with PTSD in their lifetime (American Psychological Association, 2013).

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Continuing our dedication to Mental Health Awareness Month, this week we shift our focus to mental resilience. Building resilience is vital for navigating life’s challenges with strength and adaptability. It empowers both our staff and our patients to recover from setbacks, maintain a positive outlook, and support overall well-being.

Below are resources designed to enhance mental resilience. Let’s integrate these practices into our daily routines to bolster our mental health and support one another in fostering a resilient community.

Warm regards,

Your Behavioral Health Team

Week 4: Promoting Mental Resilience

Interesting Fact: Mental resilience can significantly lower rates of depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders. It is not just an innate trait but a set of skills that can be learned and improved over time (American Psychological Association, 2016). Learn more about the science of resilience here.

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As we continue our journey through Mental Health Awareness Month, this week we turn our attention to stress and its management. Stress is a common experience that can affect our physical and mental well-being. Understanding stress and learning effective management techniques are crucial for maintaining a balanced and healthy life.

Below are resources to help us recognize the signs of stress and implement strategies to cope with it. Let’s utilize these tools to support each other in creating a more resilient community.

Warm regards,

Your Behavioral Health Team

Week 3: Stress Management

Interesting Fact: Approximately 33% of people report feeling extreme stress, and 77% experience stress that affects their physical health (American Psychological Association, 2020).

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Continuing our observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, we shift our focus this week to a prevalent and impactful condition: anxiety. Below are resources to deepen our understanding of anxiety and its effects. As we explore this topic, we aim to enhance our ability to support not only our clients but also each other in managing anxiety more effectively.

Warm regards,

Your Behavioral Health Team

Interesting Fact: Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults, or 18.1% of the population each year (Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 2021).

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This May, as we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, our Behavioral Health Team is committed to enhancing our understanding and support of mental health. Each week, we will share insights and resources focusing on a different aspect of mental health. This week, we begin our journey with a brief look at depression. We hope these resources will enrich our knowledge and assist in our ongoing efforts to support each other and those we serve. Warm regards, AccelHealth Behavioral Health Team

Interesting Fact: Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions worldwide, affecting over 264 million people of all ages (World Health Organization, 2020).

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Mindful Stretching: Movement has an immediate effect in reducing negative emotions.  Research show movement like stretching or mindful movement can reduce stress and improve mental health  (Yang & Conroy, 2018).  For a mindful stretching guided video click here.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions.

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Counseling Awareness Month is celebrated in April every year. It’s a month-long observance of raising awareness and promoting mental health to people of all ages. It also highlights the importance of counseling professionals — from mental health counselors, school and college counselors, substance abuse counselors, to career counselors. It’s the time when their contributions, not only to the healthcare sector but also to society in general, are honored. This celebration also eradicates the stigma of seeking help for mental illnesses. These professionals are here to help, and it doesn’t make anyone less of a person to ask for guidance.