As we continue our series on mental health at a time when most American parents are overwhelmed, we must pause for a Mental Health Check and Suicide Prevention Month!
HILARIOUS YET INSIGHTFUL VIDEO!
IT IS SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK IN SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH
In the era of Covid-19, as we all try to protect our mental health and cope with uncertainty, it’s more important than ever that we be there for each other and take steps to prevent suicide. You don’t have to be a mental health professional to make a difference. There are simple things we can all do to safeguard our mental health, and you don’t have to do it alone. From learning the warning signs for suicide and what to do if you are worried someone is struggling, to advocating for smart suicide prevention legislation, to having a #RealConvo about your own or others’ mental health, to bringing education programs to your community, we can all learn new ways to help each other save lives. Together, we #KeepGoing.
MEET A MENTAL HEALTH/RECOVERY EXPERT
Speaking of mental health, we have to share our friend’s encouraging work! Dr. Patrick McElwaine, Psy.D., LPC, is known as “Dr. Mac” to his clients, students, and colleagues. He has his own counseling practice, teaches counseling psychology at Holy Family University in Pennsylvania, is a faculty member at the Beck Institute, and serves on the Bucks County National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) board of trustees. His column, “Dear Recovery,” publishes regularly on TreatmentMagazine.com, which provides information, resources, support, community and stories of hope for everyone who seeks treatment, hopes to help a loved one, works in the treatment field, or simply wants to stay up to date on the latest in addiction treatment, care and innovation.
HELP IS OUT THERE
NAMI, The National Alliance on Mental Illness have a HelpLine which can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 am–6 pm, ET.
#BeThe1To is more than just a hashtag. Learn more at bethe1to.com.
EVENTS AND SUPPORT GROUPS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2020 from 1:00-4:00 PMCheck-In: 1:00 PMLocation: Warminster Community Park (WCP), 350 E. Bristol Road, Warminster, PA 18974 (Special Events Entrance on Bristol Road, not Main Entrance)Join us in Warminster Community Park’s Special Event Area for a decorated car show and activities on the air strip! Decorate your car with themes and messages of hope, mental health awareness, recovery, and suicide prevention. The best decorated cars will win prizes and be featured in our Live Stream Event in November. We’ll invite you to park and hear messages from state and local officials, individuals in recovery, and survivors of suicide. Special treats from the Depressed Cake Shop and Starbucks will also be available with music by DJ Maggie Mayy! Register at http://www.namibucksstride.org!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2020 (Time TBD)Join us again for a one-of-a-kind virtual event hosted by PBR Productions for the Bucks County Suicide Prevention Task Force and NAMI Bucks County featuring highlights from the October 4th event, speeches from local officials, and messages from our Event Sponsors. We will also present Advocacy Awards to the 2020 recipients and celebrate our top fundraisers. Performances by local musicians and singers will be featured, and you’ll have the opportunity to join the movement to support mental health awareness and suicide prevention in Bucks County!All funds raised from these events directly support NAMI and BCSPTF’s no-cost support, education, advocacy and prevention programs offered online and in-person in Bucks County, PA.All Stride registrations, fundraising incentives, goals, and sponsorships for the original date remain in place for the rescheduled event dates. You can always count on NAMI and the Task Force to be there for you when you need us most. Now, we are counting on you to be there for us and each other.Let’s make Hope a memory we remember every day, because #HopeIsNotCanceled.
Wellness as is Mental Health Monitor
Wellness is part of a routine to prevent disease, also includes mental health. So be sure to prioritize your family’s wellness — that includes you parents! Harnessing the power of plants and utilizing nature as a source of calm is always part of this blog’s mission!
5 Mood Boosting Plants Are Scientifically Proven to Make You Feel Better
FOODS FOR MOOD: Let nature’s abundance serve your brain! There are several component of food that may influence the serotonin levels in our brains, and many of them are found in plants. Read from a list of Foods to Uplift Your Mood from WebMD. Many are found in lean proteins like fish and in plant-based foods that contain Folic acid (folate). Too little folic acid in our diets can cause lower levels of serotonin in our brains. Some studies suggest that taking folate supplements (there’s a day’s supply in most multivitamins) and eating folate-rich foods may help some people who suffer from depression. Folate-rich foods include spinach, green soybeans, lentils, romaine lettuce, pinto beans, black beans, navy beans, kidney beans, broccoli, asparagus, greens, orange juice, beets, papaya, Brussels sprouts, and tofu.
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Plants Power Purpose 