How to manage holiday stress and anxiety
The holiday season can be an extremely stressful time of year. This added stress can make it difficult to enjoy the holidays, often causing people to overlook their needs and requiring weeks to recuperate.
Beyond barriers: How hiring individuals with IDD strengthens your workforce and workplace culture
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) contribute significantly to the workforce and provide a unique perspective in the workplace. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2023, 22.5 percent of those with a disability were employed.
Nurturing New Beginnings: CPP Supporting Parents in Recovery
Nurturing New Beginnings: CPP Supporting Parents in Recovery Maryville Academy is an organization which received funding and support through the Chicago Parent Program RFP. This story was originally featured in the Chicago Parent Program newsletter on September 9, 2024. Maryville Academy: Empowering Families Through CPPMaryville Academy, a cornerstone in the Chicagoland area, has a long-standing […]
Break the silence: Addressing suicide rates for Black men
Suicide is a critical issue that affects every community; however, it impacts various demographics differently. For the Black community, it is the second leading cause of death for those between the ages of 15-24, and the rate is four times higher in Black men than Black women.
Build wellness and well-being through self-care
Self-care has been a hot topic for several years, and the advice surrounding it often feels prescribed and impersonal. But health and wellness are exactly that, personal. Educating ourselves and gathering ideas and strategies for better health and wellness are a great start, but the real impact comes from implementing the practices into our daily lives.
Culturally competent care and community support enhance minority mental wellness
The Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) community faces significant and unique mental health struggles. Providers will need to make conscious efforts to educate themselves and their patients. As a society, we must also continue to raise awareness and take action to break the silence and stigma of mental health issues surrounding minority communities.
Including the LGBTQIA+ Community in the Workplace
The acronym LGBTQIA+ comprises many different identities of people regarding their romantic or sexual orientation, gender identity or both. The language surrounding these communities is always evolving, and each community is distinctly different in terms of their experiences.
Understanding and Overcoming PTSD
During the month of June, we celebrate Pride. We also spread awareness of a mental health disorder that impacts 13 million Americans: post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). June 27 is National PTSD Awareness Day.
Language Matters: Create a welcoming work culture with inclusive language
When we use inclusive language, we’re actively creating space for people to be themselves by working to remove the metaphorical box an individual is placed in based on characteristics and identifiers.
Shining a Light on Mental Health: Ways to Promote Awareness and Provide Support
Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has helped increase the awareness and understanding about mental health issues, as well as assist in reducing stigma and promoting overall mental well-being.