Friday Five – Mental Health Month
Follow and join the conversation with #MentalHealthMonth.
Every May since 1949, Mental Health America (@mentalhealtham) and their affiliates across the country have led the observance of Mental Health Month by reaching millions of people through the media, local events and screenings. Mental Health America is dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives and to bringing the topic of mental illness out of the shadows. MHA believes our bodies and minds work together and to be truly healthy our whole selves. This week’s Friday Five offers an episode of Trending NOW focused on the social determinants of mental health, online mental health assessments, a nonprofit working to reduce physician burnout, and a plethora of mental health resources.
Trending NOW: Malekeh Amini, Founder & CEO, Trayt Health on Social Determinants of Mental Health
Host Shahid Shah is joined by Malekeh Amini, Founder & CEO, Trayt Health, a digital health company focused on mental health. Listen in as they discuss the social determinants of health and the unique nature of the social determinants of mental health along with industry related trending topics.
Trending NOW is a Healthcare NOW Radio production.
Follow the show’s social hashtag #TrendingNOWhc.
Take a Mental Health Test
Online screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental Health America offers online screening tests for everything from depression and anxiety to ADHD and Bipolar. After your mental health test, you will see information, resources, and tools to help you understand and improve your mental health.
Have you gotten your paperback copy of “Where to Start” yet?
Get your copy today! 🧡https://t.co/pj5ASrkP1Z pic.twitter.com/TP3x3HYjKH
— Mental Health America (@MentalHealthAm) May 21, 2024
Mental Health Resources from SAMHSA
May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth—a great time to check in on yourself & your loved ones. If you or someone in your life needs help, confidential support & treatment options are available. #MHAM24
💚 Help yourself & share to help others: https://t.co/jTAO1Q7SjI pic.twitter.com/nAfixbBt58
— SAMHSA (@samhsagov) May 1, 2024
Donate to the Sharp Index Annual Campaign
Sharp Index is a nonprofit dedicated to reducing physician burnout and suicide and improving physician, nurse, and clinician mental health. Your donation can make a real difference in the lives of physicians and their families. It can help reduce stigma around mental health and promote a culture of support and compassion within the medical community.
For every donation to @SharpIndex over 100 dollars, you can choose to get a copy of this book or donate a copy to a medical student.
Make a one-time donation here: https://t.co/1KpdRlQTY3
Join to donate monthly here: https://t.co/hNuNLTlyg1
*Sharp Index is not associated with… pic.twitter.com/7ktAPKMwRG
— Janae Sharp (@CoherenceMed) April 24, 2024
5 Tips for Managing Stress from UNICEF
Prioritizing mental health is important each and every day, particularly during times of high stress.@UNICEF has five quick techniques to help you manage stress & take care of your mental well-being. ⬇️ #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
— United Nations (@UN) May 30, 2024
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