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.
Understanding Bipolar Disorders: Breaking the stigma and promoting awareness
Since 2014, World Bipolar Day has been internationally celebrated every March 30. Ten years later, work remains to raise awareness and end the stigma associated with bipolar disorders.
6 ideas for building an inclusive work environment
Building an inclusive environment in the workplace can seem like a monumental task and requires continued dedication, but being an organization that cares for its employees can have some extraordinary benefits, including decreased turnover, improved job satisfaction, enhanced creativity, and an overall healthier workforce.
Overcoming seasonal affective disorder: How to enhance your mental well-being during winter
As the winter season approaches, many people begin to experience a shift in their mental health. For some, this can be more than just feeling a bit blue — it can mean struggling with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
The Certified Recovery Support Specialist Program
Those with lived experience of mental health or substance abuse recovery can find support to successfully complete the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) training, a type of credential one can earn in order to enter the behavioral health workforce.
Finding community and care in the face of depression
October is Depression Awareness Month, helping elevate the serious and prevalent issue that many try to handle on their own.
