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Rural Recommendations: Did you know January was National Mentoring Month? Studies show that mentoring reduces anxiety and improves mental health for both mentors and mentees.

"If I can’t do great things, I can do small things in a great way."

- Martin Luther King Jr.

January is Mental Wellness Month, dedicated to breaking the stigma of mental illness. Visit the link to learn about a few ways to celebrate mental wellness.

21 Ways to Celebrate Mental Wellness Month - Mental Health Center January, Mental Wellness Month, is dedicated to breaking the stigma of mental illness. Here are 21 ways to celebrate mental wellness.

Have a happy & prosperous New Year! 🎉

Wishing you & your family a very Merry Christmas!🎄

For many people December is a time filled with holiday cheer & family gatherings; however, this is not the case for everyone. This month ushers in Seasonal Depression Awareness Month also known as, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Common symptoms of SAD include:
Trouble sleeping
Poor appetite, leading to weight loss
Restlessness and agitation
Anxiety
Episodes of violent behavior

Wishing you & your family a Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving! 🦃🙏

International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day is an event in which survivors of su***de loss come together to find connection, understanding, and hope through their shared experience.

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Rural Recommendations: Did you know that Daylight Savings can affect your mental health?

Click to learn some ways you can stay on top of your mental health this Daylight Savings. ⏰🧠

How Daylight Savings Time Can Take a Toll on Your Mental Health Falling back, or changing the clock each fall when Daylight Saving Time ends and standard time resumes, is associated with a decline in mental health. It doesn't cause mental health problems but can exacerbate existing mood disorders, such as depression. Learn more about what you can do to ease back...

Today is International Stress Awareness Day, when we highlight the ways that stress can affect people and what you can do to manage your stress before it becomes a problem.

What are some ways you manage stress?

Wishing ou & your family a Happy and Safe Halloween! 🎃🦇

Today ushers in Red Ribbon Week, the largest drug-abuse prevention campaign in the United States. This year's theme is, "Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free." ❤️

Visit the link to learn more about how you can participate in the campaign.

https://www.redribbon.org

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! Did you know nearly one fifth (18.7%) of American Indian/Alaska Native adults experienced mental illness in the last year. Let's celebrate this day by bringing awareness & support.

Today we recognize World Mental Health Day, aiming to make mental health & well-being for all a global priority. 🧠🌎

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month.

Did you know 9 out of 10 people who abuse or are addicted to ni****ne, alcohol or other drugs began using these substances before they were 18.

Click the link to learn more on how you can help lower these staggering statistics.

National Substance Abuse Prevention Month October was first declared as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month in 2011.

Today is National Women's Health & Fitness Month. Here are a few tips to keep you healthy & fit! 🏋️‍♀️🍏

September is and we are dedicating this month to supporting recovery for every person, family, and community. You got this, and we’re here to support you every step of the way!

Learn more: samhsa.gov/find-help/recovery

An estimated 703,000 people a year take their life around the world. On this day we bring attention to the issue to reduce stigma & raise awareness.

We can all create hope through action and be the light.🕯

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Wishing you & your family a happy and safe Labor Day! 🇺🇸

Every day, more than 100 people die from drug overdoses. Most of these deaths are caused by prescription drugs (www.ncsl.org). Today we raise awareness and commemorate those who have been lost to drug overdose.

Happy National Psychiatric Technician Appreciation Day to all Rural Behavioral Health Services' amazing technicians!🧑‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Rural Recommendations: Today is International Self Care Day- a day dedicated to the importance of personal wellness. Here's a checklist to kickoff your Self Care Sunday.🥰

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, recognizing the unique struggles that ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the U.S.

Visit the link to learn more and find out how you can help. https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/minority-mental-health/

Wishing you and your family a happy & safe Independence Day! 🇺🇸🎆

Rural Recommendations: Studies show that yoga therapy can help with stress, anxiety & depression. Here are some great poses to get started this National Yoga Day. 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️🧘

Celebrate Freedom. Happy Juneteenth!✊🏾

Dad: A son’s first hero, a daughter’s first love. Happy Father's Day!👨‍👧‍👦

Men die by su***de 3.53x more often than women. Let's speak up for men's mental and emotional health this International Men's Health Week.

June is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month, a time to raise public awareness about PTSD, reduce the stigma & ensure that those suffering from the invisible wounds of war receive proper treatment. If you are a loved one have symptoms related to PTSD, schedule an evaluation with us today.

For many, Memorial Day weekend means relaxation and barbecues. However, Memorial Day can be challenging for some veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you are a loved one is suffering from PTSD, we can help.

Happy Memorial Day! 🪖🎖🙏😌

May is Mental Health Awareness month, which provides an opportunity for us to focus on achieving good mental health.

Here's 3 ways to start:
1. Reach out to friends & family
2. Read & learn more about mental health
3. Visit your therapist

There aren't enough flowers in the world to show them how much they mean to us.

Happy Mother's Day! 👩‍👧‍👦💐

Sobriety is hard and holidays can make it harder. Here are some fun alternatives to drinking this Cinco De Mayo.

Happy Cinco De Mayo! 🇲🇽🌮🎊

How Cinco De Mayo Became Cinco De Drinko - The Recovery Village Drug and Alcohol Rehab Cinco de Mayo wasn’t always about tacos and tequila, and it’s often mistaken for the Mexican Independence Day. The fifth day of May is actually the Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla.

Rural Recommendations: Did you know that spending at least 120 minutes a week in nature is associated with good health and wellbeing? Earth Day is a great time to get outdoors & enjoy nature.

Mental Health Benefits of Nature - NAMI California Research shows that time in nature — or enjoying pockets of green in urban settings — is good for our mental health.

Wishing you and your family a happy & blessed Easter!

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and on National Alcohol Screening Day we aim to increase public awareness that alcohol abuse and alcoholism are recognized disorders which can be treated. If you or a loved one struggles with alcoholism contact us today.

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Happy April Fool's Day! An important reminder about what is & isn't a joke. There are many ways you can celebrate April Fools’ without hurting someone mentally or emotionally.

Sobriety is hard and holidays can make it harder. Here are some tips to stay committed to your recovery this St. Patrick's Day.

3 Ways to Have a Sober St. Patrick’s Day | American Addiction Centers Having a Sober St. Patrick's Day can be a challenging task for those newly in recovery. the urge to drink can be strong, but there are ways to ensure you have a sober st. Patrick's Day.

Rural Recommendations: March is Self-Harm Awareness Month, recognizing that self harm happens across all genders, races, beliefs and ages. These alternatives can help you cope with self-harm.

https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/self-harm-alternatives