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TEAL DAYon April 12
Celebrated on the second Friday of April, Teal Day encourages awareness of the importance of counseling and self-care for counselors as they enlighten their clients, colleagues and the greater public of the same. It recognizes counselors place in the national mental health conversation and the importance of debunking the stigma related to mental illness. It also challenges people to broaden their understanding of counseling in the prevention and management of mental health conditions.
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We all face daily challenges in today's complicated and demanding world. Counseling Corner articles take a closer look at those challenges and offer thoughtful ideas, suggestions and strategies to help you to live a happier and healthier life.
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How Should We Be Talking About Men's Mental Health?Jun 22, 2021|4 min readAccording to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, men died by suicide 3.6 times more often than women in 2019. Mental Health America notes that one in five men develop alcohol dependency during their lifetimes and gay and bisexual men are ...
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Three Ways to Celebrate and Support Black Mental Health on JuneteenthJun 15, 2021|3 min readJuneteenth is central to Black American mental health and well-being because it?s defined by Black humanity and liberation. Honoring Juneteenth and respecting Black identity means working to fill the significant gaps in our knowledge of American history.
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Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride by Fostering Inclusivity in our Mental Health CareMay 31, 2021|4 min readCreating inclusive LGBT-supportive training programs that are culturally competent is key to empowering our mental health care providers so that LGBTQIA+ adults and youth can feel comfortable seeking out the help they need.
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Choosing Authenticity Over False PositivityMay 17, 2021|5 min readNearly one in five adults in the United States live with a mental illness. That’s nearly 20% of American adults. Yet somehow the stigma associated with mental health issues persists
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