mental health

June 23, 2017

Be On The Lookout

Anyone can experience a mental health problem. Unfamiliar of what mental health means? “Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices (http://www.mentalhealth.gov).” Are you aware if you or someone you know is […]

WRITTEN BY: Amanda Bohlen, Family and Consumer Science Educator Washington County

REVIEWED BY: Jami Dellifield, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Educator, Ohio State University

REFERENCES:

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/what-is-mental-health/index.html#early
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/talk/friends-family-members/index.html

November 23, 2016

Never Underestimate the Power of a Poem

Scribbling patches of waxy color on a coloring book is an iconic childhood pastime, but coloring books designed for adults are popping up in stores everywhere. Their popularity may seem strange to some, but many find coloring a relaxing and calming activity that can transport a person back to a simple, sweet time in life […]

WRITTEN BY: Kathy Michelich, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Warren County, Ohio State University Extension

REVIEWED BY: Amanda Woods, M.Ed. Healthy Finances Program Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension

October 25, 2016

Sometimes Life Is Hard

Local news outlets are reporting an increase in suicide completions by young people. Two contributing factors for this alarming increase are that more children (as early as eight years old), teens, and young adults are suffering from anxiety and depression. Other youth and young adults are engaging in self-harming behaviors such as cutting, plucking, eating disorders, sexual promiscuity and/or binge drinking. When we […]

WRITTEN BY: Jami Dellifield, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Hardin County

REVIEWED BY: Donna Green, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Erie County, green.308@osu.edu

PHOTO CREDITS:

http://creatingcommunitysolutions.org/texttalkact
https://pixabay.com/en/mental-health-mental-health-cloud-1389919/

SOURCES:

http://www.samhsa.gov/
www.mentalhealth.gov
www.youth.gov
https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/cs/
http://creatingcommunitysolutions.org/texttalkact
http://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-By-the-Numbers

May 31, 2016

Taking Time for Me Is a Must

Life is a roller coaster. I have been through times in life when I have needed help or care and seasons when I cared for loved ones who experience physical or mental health crises. Within the past year, I have lost a parent and an uncle who both needed extensive medical care and support. Several […]

WRITTEN BY: Cheryl Barber Spires, RD, LD, Program Specialist, Ohio State University Extension, spires.53@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Kristen Corry, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension

PHOTO CREDITS:

www.pixabay.com

SOURCES:

http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/taking-good-care-yourself
https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/integrative-complementary-medicine/mindfulness-practices
http://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5242

REFERENCES:

http://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/caring-for-the-caregiver.pdf
http://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/care-for-yourself/

May 20, 2016

Mental Health is Important

May is mental health month. Mental health is as important as our physical health and affects our physical health either positively or negatively. Mental illnesses are common and treatable. One common mental health illness is Anxiety. We all live with some stress, which can increase anxiety. Do you experience: • feeling tense and angry, frustrated, […]

November 8, 2011

Going Up?

On rainy dreary days like last week, it’s really hard for me to be upbeat, positive and energetic. I have a feeling that many of you may be able to sympathize with me or at least understand where I’m coming from. On the board above my desk I have a copy of the “mood elevator” […]

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