So instead of being judged you can get help online. These guys to write love on her arms are doing a great job. Thank you PS:can someone tell me how I can contribute too.
But we do hope that you can find a way to be honest and open with your loved ones as well. We all need to fight the mental health stigma by talking about our struggles both in person and online.
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Reply September 10, Reply September 13, Reply September 14, Get Email Updates Sign up for our newsletter to hear updates from our team and how you can help share the message of hope and help. Over the past 15 years, the suicide rate among adolescents and young adults in the United States has increased by The collective trauma and loss of the past year and a half have nearly doubled the number of people having thoughts of suicide and experiencing depression compared to previous years, according to the CDC.
In response to these devastating statistics, Newport Healthcare is partnering for the fifth year in a row with To Write Love on Her Arms TWLOHA , a nonprofit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. Remaining idle is not an option when so many are struggling with thoughts of self-harm and hopelessness amplified by the pandemic.
Newport is proud to play a part in helping people access much-needed treatment so that they can see the importance of living another day. A teen girl named Renee Yohe, who self-harmed by cutting her arms, was the inspiration for the story and, ultimately, for the organization itself. Two years ago, when I approached Victoria with an idea to start a registered student organization for mental health awareness, she immediately jumped on board. It was a highly-attended event, and audience feedback indicated it was a meaningful experience.
Oftentimes, I find myself thinking of things through the way she would. I wonder about what she would think or say, how she would respond to the situation. Her instruction and teachings will stay with me, and her expertise and ability to impart knowledge so easily show how high-caliber and useful HWS is because of the people it employs. I am passionate about mental health advocacy for a myriad of reasons, but one of the most significant being that it is a profound need on college campuses around the nation.
My hope is to destigmatize mental health difficulties, and to get students to start the conversation concerning mental health. It is only by achieving this that we can create a compassionate and understanding community, and HWS has been integral to the progress we have made. Even outside the realm of mental health advocacy, the health promotion team at HWS works tirelessly to keep students healthy in every way. Being a holistic wellness facilitator for HWS, I have witnessed this first-hand and been able to contribute.
Taylor Schwab and his team have created pertinent and meaningful workshops, presentations, and events to promote healthy lifestyles for the benefit of the students at WSU. Participating in these and working with HWS as a facilitator has given me an appreciation for preventative medicine. The work of people like Taylor and Victoria is incredibly important to the overall health of the WSU community, and being able to work with them has taught me the importance of health promotion, constant learning, professional development, and many more aspects of health that has prepared me for my own future.
As a pre-med student hoping to become a physician, the experiences I have had with HWS have been learning opportunities I will not soon forget. Throughout his time at WSU, he has worked as a student leader in mental health advocacy and health promotion, and hopes to be admitted to medical school this year to practice a holistic approach to medicine as an M. National Suicide Prevention Week is happening September 10 — 16, and there are numerous ways you can show your support!
At WSU, we want to create a supportive community that encourages people to get help when they experience a mental health concern or thoughts of suicide. Mental health issues are a normal, common experience. Join your fellow Cougs and others around the nation to work towards the common goal of preventing suicide.
Here are some ways you can promote mental health and prevent suicide any day of the week. Many of us know exercise is good for our physical health, but did you know it can also improve your brain and help you perform better in school? Even exercise as simple as walking can benefit the brain. Try exercising a few hours after studying. Research shows exercising after you study can improve your ability to retain information.
In the long-term, regular exercise increases the volume of your prefrontal cortex, which is the area in the brain that deals with memory and thinking. Researchers have also found exercise can help lower risk of dementia , a condition related to memory loss.
Mental health. Studies show exercise can help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Specifically, one study found that aerobic exercise, like jogging, helped patients cope with depression.
If you think you might be experiencing symptoms of depression or another mental health condition, make sure to talk to a health professional. Counseling and Psychological Services has walk-in hours for your convenience.
Overall wellness. Regular exercise can help you sleep better, increase your energy level, and offer mental health benefits.
Exercise helps you feel better all around — not just physically.
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