Did you know, according to the latest research, you should aim for 8-10 hours of sleep every night? A full night of sleep helps us repair muscles, restore our immune system, improve memory and even boost our mood! Read more ›
Mental Health is For Everyone
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act, and also helps determine how we respond to stress, relate to others and make choices. Mental health is important for every person at every stage of life. Read more ›
Take Pride
Change to Chill is honoring pride month this year by recognizing the impact the LGBTQIA+ community has had throughout history and highlight the mental health disparities that exist within the community. Read more ›
Meaningful Connections
We all want meaningful connections. We know staying connected to others is critical to maintaining good health, just like exercising, drinking water and eating healthy. And just like traditional ways to build wellness, building meaningful connections requires investing time, energy and intention. Read more ›
Moving Mindfully
Unlike exercises where the main objective is to get into better physical shape, mindful movement is about noticing sensations of the body in motion. Read more ›
Flip the Script
Last week was Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week and the focus this year was on supporting mental health conversations between parents/guardians and their children. Read more ›
Pay It Forward
Volunteering – why do it? Most of us do it because it makes us feel good. We feel a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment knowing we’re making a positive difference in our community and helping those who may need a little extra support.
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It’s Ok to Not Be Ok
We know that one in five people will experience a mental illness at some point in their lives. It’s very common and it’s also treatable. However, stigma often prevents us from talking about our mental well-being with the comfort and ease that we talk about what’s good for other aspects of our health.
- Feeling very sad, withdrawn or unmotivated for more than two weeks.
- Making plans or trying to harm or kill oneself.
- Out-of-control, risk-taking behaviors.
- Sudden overwhelming fear for no reason, sometimes with a racing heart or fast breathing.
- Not eating, throwing up or using laxatives to lose weight, significant weight loss or weight gain.
- Severe mood swings causing problems in relationships.
- Excess use of drugs or alcohol.
- Drastic changes in behavior, personality or sleeping habits.
- Extreme difficulty in concentrating or staying still.
- Intense worries or fears getting in the way of daily activities like hanging out with friends or going to classes.
If you or someone you know is struggling, contact an adult and seek professional support. In the case of an emergency, dial 9-1-1.
Learn more about stigma on Change to Chill’s website.
Next Steps….
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Mindfulness
Mindfulness means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a gentle, nurturing lens. Mindfulness also involves acceptance, meaning that we pay attention to our thoughts and feelings without judging them—without believing, for instance, that there is a “right” or “wrong” way to think or feel in a given moment.
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