"You should never view your challenges as a disadvantage. Instead, it's important for you to understand that your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages." - Michelle Obama #PerspectivesOnThePandemic #COVID19 #Mentalhealth #therapy

#DenimDay reminds us of the importance of believing and supporting survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse when they come forward. #SAAM

Today is #DenimDay! 👖 We at Kip are wearing our denim today (yes, even at home) to stand in solidarity with survivors and raise awareness for misconceptions about sexual assault. 🤝Join us! Peace Over Violence

"From self-help apps to EAPs or specialty vendors that offer access to therapists or coaches, introducing expanded employee mental health resources in the #workplace is not a good-to-have thing; it’s a must-have." #wfh #COVID #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth buff.ly/3aUmzi5

This year, #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth coincides with a historically difficult time in our lives. We at Kip are here to support you through these unusual times in any way we can. We're all in this together. ❤️

"While 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health." Mental Health America shares a toolkit aimed at helping us improve our mental wellness: buff.ly/2SeEjhB

Sometimes, we just need a moment to pause and breathe. 😌 With all those fancy mindfulness exercises out there, sometimes it's best to just keep it simple. Try out this easy breathing exercise aimed at helping you feel focused and grounded: buff.ly/2J3SV0A

"‘I Can’t Turn My Brain Off’: PTSD and Burnout Threaten Medical Workers Before Covid-19, health care workers were already vulnerable to depression and suicide. Mental health experts now fear even more will be prone to trauma-related disorders." - The New York Times buff.ly/2ZhmCm2

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the change it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” - Maya Angelou

“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor." - Desmond Tutu If you're struggling right now with the devastating recent events, you're not alone. We're here for you if you need extra emotional support. Art by @shirien.creates.

We know first-hand how daunting finding a good therapist can be. Kip offers evidence-based therapy that *really* works. And we're here for you even when life goes virtual.

“'This pandemic is a disaster of uncertainty, and the greater the uncertainty surrounding a disaster, the greater the psychological casualties.' Read more about the importance of supporting a mentally healthy workplace: buff.ly/2ZMzwZi

Uncertainty can be painful. Finding a therapist doesn't have to be.

“You get more worried as a result of your effort to stop worrying. That's the heart of the trick.” - David A. Carbonell

"According to Laura Hamill, who has a PhD in organizational psychology, Zoom is 'just one piece of the puzzle' in the world right now contributing to an increased cognitive load." Check out this article for more on #zoomfatigue and general #burnout: buff.ly/2Bv4f2Q

"Recent reporting shows that the racial health disparities that have long existed are now being exacerbated by the #coronavirus pandemic and its impact on people who are Black, indigenous, and/or people of color (BIPOC)." buff.ly/2AKFzU8 Image by Anatolii Babii.

"The more we trust, the farther we are able to venture." - Esther Perel

"Nobody is immune to the stress that comes with a pandemic and related quarantining. Children, however, may be at particular risk." - Jeffrey Kluger, Time Magazine Read more about how coronavirus affects kids' mental health: buff.ly/32Oq0X6

"When you pay attention to boredom, it becomes unbelievably interesting." - Jon Kabat-Zinn

How does racism affect mental health? Learn more about the push by psychologists and psychiatrists to identify stress and trauma caused by racism—and the interventions currently underway to address it. Photo and article via WSJ. Read the full story here: buff.ly/3jwWGuj