From: Dena Miller, Family and Community Resources, Inc. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men will experience abuse from an intimate partner in their lifetime, and yet there is still so much confusion over what “counts” as abusive. Since October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we went back to DV101 and lay out some truths … More Back to Basics: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
By Holly Brown — founder of Looking and Feeling Fab Sunscreen is key to preventing painful sunburns. Here are some tips to help you use it correctly and pick the best one. HELPFUL TIPS WHICH DO I CHOOSE? There are two types of sunscreens: mineral and synthetic. Mineral sunscreens are lotions that contain fine minerals … More Sunscreen is in!
By Dena Miller — Coordinator of Events, Interns, and Volunteers at Family and Community Resources Human Trafficking has become a common theme in popular movies and TV shows. But is what we see on TV an accurate representation of the human trafficking we find in our communities? Not really. Because January is National Human Trafficking … More Myth Versus Fact: Human Trafficking
By Nicole Long — CEO of Old Colony Elder Services The American Society on Aging (ASA) will recognize Ageism Awareness Day on Oct. 9, 2024. Modeled after the United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons (Oct. 1), this day is an opportunity to highlight the prejudice of ageism and its effects. One of the most … More Ageism Awareness Day: A positive self-perception of aging is key
By: Kylie Spiro, Communications Coordinator, BAMSI In 1999, June officially became Pride Month in the United States. It has since grown into a massive celebration within the LGBTQ+ community. But October marks a perhaps lesser-known month-long celebration, LGBTQ+ History Month. LGBTQ+ History Month was first celebrated in the United States in 1994, the month of … More The Importance of LGBTQ History Month
By: Dennis P. Carman, President & CEO of United Way of Greater Plymouth County. Let me start yet another of my offbeat blog posts by acknowledging that I know soda is unhealthy for you. In truth, as I’ve grown older, I’ve found it’s much better for my digestive system to avoid carbonated drinks of any … More “A Splash of Soda Pop & Sarees: An Affirmation of Diversity”
By: Marsha Weiner, LICSW, Manager of Behavioral Health Services, Signature Healthcare Having spent many years in the field of mental health and social work, it has always been clear that some people are able to bounce back from trauma, stress, and difficult situations, while others really struggle to move forward. In other words, some are more resilient … More RESILIENCE!!
Post written by: Marsha Weiner, LICSW, Manager of Behavioral Health Services, Signature Healthcare Self-esteem or self-worth are such broad concepts and can be overused. What do they really mean? The definition according to Meriam Webster Dictionary: A confidence and satisfaction in oneself: SELF-RESPECT. For those with positive self-esteem, having confidence in themselves and their decisions … More SELF-ESTEEM AND MENTAL HEALTH
By: Sarah Gonet, Vice President of Development, BAMSI Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects people of all ages, including young adults. In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 31% of adults in the United States will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. While anxiety … More Combatting Anxiety in Young Adults
Mental Health Mental Illness Depression Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Schizophrenia PTSD By: Marsha Weiner, LICSW, Manager of Behavioral Health Services, Signature Healthcare How many times have you heard these terms (above) perhaps related to something you have seen on the news? Your first thought might be, “Oh that person must have a mental illness or … More Letting Go of Stigma Surrounding Mental Health
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