Here Are Some Resources To Check Out On World Mental Health Day

History at a glance

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• Today is World Mental Health Day.

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• The World Health Organization has announced the theme "Make mental health and well-being a global priority".

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• The National Coalition on Mental Illness has many mental health resources.

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October 10 is World Mental Health Day, which was first recognized 30 years ago in 1992 and has gained popularity in recent years by drawing attention to the need to improve mental health.

A recent poll by CNN and the Kaiser Family Foundation found that 90 percent of adults believe there is a mental health crisis in the country, with the World Health Organization (WHO) calling it "the expansion of mental health [and] well-being." "Being everything" is a priority.

Here are some resources on how to improve your mental health and help you and those who love you.

book

The National Institute of Mental Illness (NAMI) has released You're Not Alone, a comprehensive guide to mental illness that includes the stories of more than 130 people and their caregivers trying to get the help they need.

This book aims to educate people about mental illness, remove the stigma associated with mental health, and support people who need mental health support and care in their lives.

Stories of Loneliness is a collection of essays about loneliness. Different authors tell stories about loss, big changes, loneliness, addiction and other emotions.

In Whose Health Is It, Fariha explores Roizen as a person and her struggles with mental and physical health in the context of society. To do this, he immersed himself in the health industry and the practice of adopting and refining the world's healing traditions.

Online learning module

This online course from Yale University called "The Science of Wellbeing" is one of the most popular courses on Coursera.

The curriculum addresses misconceptions about happiness that challenge expectations and challenge prejudice.

The lesson ends with a focus on "connection": "How can you design your environment to help you change your behavior?"

For the healthy generation, Discovery Education and Kaiser Permanente have jointly developed an online learning module on trauma-focused education methods and policies. This includes a module on teacher mentoring and a module on identifying negative childhood experiences and symptoms of their impact.

Another resource for teachers is social-emotional learning.

Where can you get help?

NAMI also has a number of resources for those looking for help or information. Your website has a "Your Travels" section that provides practical advice on how to understand your health insurance and find permanent residence.

Other sites offer advice on topics such as dating. Local government networks and organizations also have a database.

This summer, the National Suicide Prevention Line gets a short number: 988.

Shorter numbers are easier to remember and make the service more accessible. Local call centers refer people to community services such as b. Psychiatric clinics.

For more information about World Mental Health Day and related campaigns, visit the World Mental Health Day website.

Why is World Mental Health Day important?