Posts Tagged ‘mental’
Spanish-language webinar addresses the transition to kindergarten amid COVID-19
Ximena Franco, Ph.D., a researcher from the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, led a May 21 webinar in Spanish based on…
Read MoreVirtual Support Groups for Parents, Teens, and Community Partners
Foster ParentsCalling all foster parents across Georgia! Let Georgia HOPE virtually support you during this time! Come as you are and stay as long as you can! Join Via Zoom,…
Read MoreVirtual Support Meetings
American Addiction Centers is hosting free virtual 12-step AA/NA support meetings throughout every week: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/virtual-meetings. These sessions will be based on traditional 12-step meetings, hosted by a person in recovery,…
Read MoreResilience in a Time of Crisis
The Cobb Collaborative is proud to be a part of the Resilient Georgia effort to address mental health issues at the community level and promote resiliency. Check out this resource…
Read More17 Totally Normal Things to Feel Right Now, According to Therapists
“It is important to understand that we are all dealing with this as a unit, but this unit is impacted in different ways,” says Roberts. “Remember that the impact this…
Read MoreMental Wellness & Resiliency in Law Enforcement
May 2020 Issue of Police Chief It is widely acknowledged that law enforcement is a high-risk profession. However, the risks to officers extend beyond physical danger to include potential mental,…
Read MoreMental Health Wellness During Covid-19 – Webinars
According to Mental Health America of Georgia, over 2.3 million individuals live with mental illness, yet Georgia ranks 47 out of 50 states for access to mental health care, resources…
Read MoreNAMI: Covid-19 Resource Guide
NAMI released the NAMI COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide to answer frequently asked questions regarding the intersection between Coronavirus, or COVID-19, and people affected by mental illness, their caregivers and loved ones.…
Read MoreApril is Autism Awareness Month!
Individuals with autism, children and adults alike, often rely heavily on routines, schedules, and familiar environments. With social distancing requirements and shelter-in-place orders closing workplaces, houses of worship, schools, community…
Read MoreOnline Support Groups During COVID-19
Peer support groups have proven to be very helpful for many people struggling with or recovering from a mental illness or addiction. However, along with the closure of most businesses…
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