Kent State Center for Public Policy and Health

Happy First Day of Summer!! Going into this new season is a perfect time to develop new habits to take care of your mental health. Summer is the perfect time to boost your mental health!

Today is Juneteenth, when we commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US and celebrate freedom and continue to work towards a more equitable future.

In need of a mental wellbeing checkup? Or are you worried about your alcohol use or anxiety? KSU offers free, anonymous, and fast mental health screenings for various problems. They also provide connections to local resources for whatever you are dealing with!

We are back to destigmatize Men’s Mental Health during National Men’s Health Month. Did you know that male su***de rates have been on the rise for over 20 years. If you are contemplating su***de or know someone who is reach out for help. 988 is always available for people experiencing crisis.

It is Pride Month, and we are sharing some of our favorite mental health resources for people in the LGBTQ+ community. Check out some of these great resources as they celebrate this month as well!

For Men’s Health Month, we are shining a light on a problem that often is undiagnosed. Men with depression often exhibit different symptoms than women and encounter different barriers to getting help. If you think you may be experiencing depression, check out the link in our bio for more resources. You are not alone.

This week kicks off National Men’s Health Week, during National Men’s Health Month. This week we are highlighting men’s mental health, and how unique this problem is. If you are in search for more resources, check the link out in our bio.

Take advantage of the break in classes, by taking the QPR training to learn the 3 simple steps that can prevent su***de. The free 60-minute training is available online for free to all students, staff and faculty.

Take advantage of the break in classes, by taking the QPR training to learn the 3 simple steps that can prevent su***de. The free 60-minute training is available online for free to all students, staff and faculty.

June is Pride Month, where we celebrate and commemorate the LGBTQ+ community and work to achieve equal justice and opportunity for individuals in the community. Follow along this month as we share mental health resources for the LGBTQ+ community and celebrate with us!

June is Pride Month, where we celebrate and commemorate the LGBTQ+ community and work to achieve equal justice and opportunity for individuals in the community. Follow along this month as we share mental health resources for the LGBTQ+ community and celebrate with us!

Our grad students Annika Norton and Erika Kriausky covered nearly 20 miles of Miami County promoting the community health assessment survey with their mentor, Rob Kollin!

The Center collaborated with the Kent State Department of Computer Science, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and Auburn University on a study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research!

The study, “User Dynamics and Thematic Exploration in r/Depression during COVID-19: Insights from Overlapping r/Su***deWatch Users,” explores the behavior of online communities and aims is to gain insights into early signs of distress through post content, transition patterns, and themes related to depression behaviors and thoughts of su***de.

Read the full article here. https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/53968/accepted

Today is National Play Outside Day! Even just a short walk or sitting in the sun can help reduce stress, anxiety and feelings of anger. Get outside today and boost your mental health while you’re at it!

Do you know the three simple steps to prevent su***de? As Mental Health Awareness Month nears the end, take the free, online training to learn how to prevent su***de. Help break the mental health stigma and become more aware today and visit, www.kent.edu/cpph/qpr-training

Today is Memorial Day and the Center of Public Policy and Health we honor and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. For mental health support visit https://988lifeline.org/

Boundaries, whether in personal relationships or with your school, work and home life are key for good mental health and wellbeing. But boundaries can be hard to set, and today we are sharing 3 easy first steps in creating boundaries and sticking to them!

In the spirit of Mental Health Awareness Month, during May we are sharing facts and resources to break the stigma about mental health. Did you know that most people who receive mental health treatment find that it works for them! Check out these mental health facts!

Today is World Meditation Day and a great day to try incorporating meditation into your self-care routine. Try a quick guided meditation on YouTube, or just close your eyes and focus on your breath for a few minutes to reduce your stress and boost your mood!

Did you know, the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline can call, text or chat and will provided specialized resources and service for a variety of special populations. If you or someone you love is struggling, check out the 988 website, at https://988lifeline.org/

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are sharing mental health resources on and off KSU campus. If you are struggling with your mental health, or just want someone to talk to, try any of the valuable resources found at http://www.kent.edu/mentalhealth

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and were breaking the mental health stigma all month long. One in five people live with some kind of mental illness in America. Chances are you know more than one person who struggles with their mental health, and you are not alone!

Hello summer! You made it to the end of the semester. Congratulations to all the graduates, we wish you all the best! Just because you may not be on campus, resources are still available for you and your mental health, check them out at www.kent.edu/mentalhealth

As we are starting final exam season, it is important to take care of your mental health during this stressful time. Today we are sharing our top 5 tips on how to ace your finals and your mental health at the same time!

As final exam season starts, the Center for Public Policy and Health wants to wish you all good luck on your final exams! Finish strong, you got this Flashes!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! This month we are focusing on raising awareness that you don’t have to be alone with your mental health struggles. Follow along this month as we share resources and tips on how to take care of your mental health and wellbeing!

May is National Anxiety Screening Day! Did you know you can take a fast, anonymous and online screening for anxiety disorders, as well as other mental health concerns like depression, PTSD and addiction? Try one out today at https://screening.hfihub.com/kent

As we near the end of National Stress Awareness month, we are sharing another one of our favorite ways to prevent stress. Setting boundaries with work, school and our personal lives is important to prevent stress and help manage busy lives.

To ensure that we can keep experiencing the benefits of nature on our mental health, try some of these tips to take care of Mother Nature.

As we continue to celebrate Earth Day, we are highlighting the benefits of nature on our mental health. It is important to take care of nature so we can continue to experience the benefits of the outdoors on our mental wellbeing!