Virtual Displays: May 2021 - Mental Health Month
- While 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health.
- The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound impacts on the mental health of people of all ages, and now more than ever it is critical to reduce the stigma around mental health struggles that commonly prevents individuals from seeking help.
- May 2021 Events:
- May 1–31: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
- May 4: International Firefighters Day
- May 7: National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
- May 9–15: National Women’s Health Week May 9–15:
- National Police Week May 12: International Nurses Day
- May 13: Mental Health Day of Action (visit nami.org/MentalHealthMonth for further details)
- May 16–23: National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week
- May 22: NAMIWalks Your Way: A United Day of Hope
Tools & Resources
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Live a Life with No RegretsHow? Watch this video from www.happify.com
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Yoga PoseYoga poses that are searchable by symptom
Online Resources
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Facts and Fictions in Mental Health by Written in a lively and entertaining style, Facts and Fictions in Mental Health examines common conceptions and misconceptions surrounding mental health and its treatment. Each chapter focuses on a misconception and is followed by a discussion of related findings from scientific research. A compilation of the authors' "Facts and Fictions" columns written for Scientific American Mind, with the addition of six new columns exclusive to this book Written in a lively and often entertaining style, accessible to both the undergraduate and the interested general reader Each chapter covers a different "fiction" and allows readers to gain a more balanced and accurate view of important topics in mental health The six new columns examine myths and misconceptions of considerable interest and relevance to undergraduates in abnormal psychology courses Introductory material and references are included throughout the book -
Global mental health : Latin America and Spanish speaking populations by Global Mental Health provides an outline of the field of mental health with a particular focus on Latin America and the Spanish-speaking world. The book details evidence-based approaches being implemented globally and presents ongoing state of the art research on major mental disorders taking place in Latin America, including work being done on understanding Alzheimer’s, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and other psychoses. While supporting the initiative for building capacity of care in low income countries, the book warns about some of the potential risks related to the abuse of psychiatry, using examples from the past, focusing on early 20th century Spain. -
Nature Rx by The practical guidance in Nature Rx alongside the authors' vigorous argument for the benefits of these programs for both students and institutions places Rakow and Eells at the forefront of this burgeoning movement. -
Supporting Student Mental Health in Higher Education by Student mental health is a key consideration in higher education at the moment with recent reports identifying a major gap in provision by universities and how ill-equipped academics feel to support students. This book addresses these concerns, providing comprehensive guidance and workable evidence-informed strategies and interventions to help those working with students to support them effectively. It is suitable for lecturers, personal tutors, student counsellors, course leaders, heads of department and administration staff with responsibility for student support.
