Five of the most common misconceptions people hold about talking ⚠️

This is truly amazing & addresses #NewYearsResolutions, #mentalhealth, self esteem,and more. This is well worth viewing and sharing with friends and family, as well as RT-ing. Simply wonderful.

“There’s no way to know what 2022 has in store for us, nor can self-care erase the grief, trauma or other challenges we may have endured over the last 12 months. But we can adopt healthy new habits to help incrementally improve our days…” huffpost.com/entry/mental-h…

“When you’re busy during the day, your brain is occupied with tasks/activities. The moment you rest your head on your pillow, all external distraction and engagement w/ the outside world is gone. Your mind is entirely free to turn in on itself…” sciencefocus.com/the-human-body…

Anxiety can look different for each individual. Do you recognize these signs? #MentalHealthMatters

Take time today to tend your mental health garden. Your mental health matters.

Practicing mindfulness is incredibly empowering for children. It can help them better manage stress and anxiety when it does occur.

Audio recording + transcript of #MLK's entire "I HAVE A DREAM" speech in front of 250,000 peaceful demonstrators at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on Aug. 28, 1963: ▶ 🔘──────── 18:52 Via GBH Archives → bit.ly/3kykZt1

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! Join us at 530 pm on Feb 15 as we talk to Toy Burton, the Executive Director of local nonprofit, DeeDee's Cry Suicide Prevention & Family Support, about mental health in the Black community, suicide prevention, and her upcoming #MentalHealthWhileBlack summit. tinyurl.com/NAMIFeb15

Each week throughout #BlackHistoryMonth, we'll be sharing notable and pioneering Black psychologists, counselors, and mental health professionals. Scroll through this thread to learn more about their influential research and contributions to the field.

If you're struggling with your mental health, you are not alone. There is help available for you.

Watch my colleague and friend Jordan Burnham talk about #mentalhealth and #suicide…he is special! @MindingYourMind fox29.com/video/1030241

“Recognizing her son's anxiety, Tagert worked with him to create a coping tool box…It's a tangible thing that you can hold on to that has simple, everyday stuff that helps engage all 5 of your senses for the purposes of calming down” @MindingYourMind goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story…

Using your smartphone for just one hour less each day can make you happier, less anxious, and more likely to exercise, suggests research published in APA Journals' Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied. yahoo.com/entertainment/…

Psychologists are beginning to understand that for some people, intense and sustained feelings of loss are symptoms of a serious condition -- one that can last for years and erode well-being. to.pbs.org/3jhMKWK

Join us this week!

Taunya Jarzyniecki, LCMHC MLADC, Public Safety Clinician, will host office hours to meet with residents @ Pleasant Street Center (6/15, 9-10am) & Reading Public Library (6/8, 6/15, 6/22 @ 1-3pm). No fee or health insurance needed. Email [email protected]