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In this month's edition we highlight the mental health stories making headlines right now and how you can get involved during May's Mental Health Matters Month.
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SELENA GOMEZ OPENS UP ABOUT THERAPY
In the debut episode of Coach's podcast "Dream It Real" Gomez gets candid about how therapy has helped her and why taking social media breaks is important. Listen here.
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OBESITY AND MENTAL HEALTH LINKED IN KIDS
A new study shows the correlation of obesity and mental health in children beginning at age 7. Researchers recommend prevention and early intervention targeting both health outcomes is beneficial. Read more.
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PARENTS GO TO THERAPY FOR THEIR CHILD
An experimental program at Yale University studies treating a child's anxiety by teaching their parents new ways of responding to it. Researchers explore whether training only the parents without including direct child therapy can help. Find out why.
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April is National Stress Awareness Month to increase public awareness about causes and treatments. According to a survey by the American Institute of Stress, 77% of people surveyed indicated that they experience physical symptoms caused by stress and 33% stated that they are living with extreme stress. Read how you can manage stress in your daily life.
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This year's Each Mind Matters theme for May's Mental Health Matters Month is "Strength in Community." This May we encourage Californian communities to seek out the commonalities we have, fortify the road ahead and collectively continue to build the latticework of resiliency. Our 2019 Activation Kit provides tools and activities designed to help you build resilient communities.
Read below for some tips on how you can use our 2019 activation kit to get involved and show strength in your community. To find out more ways, view and download the complete activation kit.
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2019 Poster - Spread the word about May. Print out the poster and hang it in your office or break room.
Fence Activation - Drawing inspiration from street art and this year’s theme, this fence activation is fun, easy, and will spark conversations about mental health across the state.
Message Cards - Use the easy-to-use print at home guide to distribute the affirmation/support cards.
Social Media - One way to start conversations this May is to utilize our social media guide with pre-written posts. Just copy, paste and publish! Don't forget to add an image.
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ALL MONTH
Each Mind Matters is hitting the road in May and stopping at ballparks across California to raise awareness. Come out to support your team and mental health! Click here for dates and to buy tickets.
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MAY 21
Registration is now open for the Directing Change Program & Film Contest Award Ceremony at the Historic Theatre at the Ace Hotel on May 21, 2019. RSVP here.
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MAY 22
Register now for Mental Health Matters Day 2019: From Trauma to Hope, an annual event at the California State Capitol, on May 22.
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