By the Signature Healthcare Communications Team We just set clocks back this weekend, a sure sign the days are growing shorter and the temperatures are dropping. At this time of year, many of us start to feel a little different. You could be less energetic, less motivated, or simply “off.” For some, these seasonal changes … More Caring for Your Mental Health as the Seasons Change
Megan Libby, one of the newest bloggers to join Community Voices for Health, is the Counselor and Coordinator of Student Services at Brockton Hospital School of Nursing. In today’s video blog post, she discusses growing up in Rockland with a single mom and two siblings and how those experiences help her understand students’ social, emotional, … More Helping People Motivates Megan Libby
By Kylie Spiro, — Communications Coordinator at BAMSI As we bid farewell to another year and step into 2025, many of us are thinking about our New Year’s resolutions. While the tradition of setting goals is often associated with fitness, finances, and personal achievements, one area that deserves more attention is mental health. After all, … More Set Your Mind Up for Success: Mental Health Habits to Embrace in the New Year
By Katelyn McSweeney, LSCW — Social Worker, Healthy Beginnings Racial and ethnic minority populations throughout the United States experience higher rates of death and disease across a wide range of health conditions when compared with their white counterparts. Hispanic men and women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with and die from liver and … More July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
By Georgina Correia — Program Supervisor Greater Brockton Healthy Families At Greater Brockton Healthy Families, we believe that taking care of our staff is just as important as taking care of the families we serve. During June, we made it a priority to recognize and celebrate the hard work and dedication of our team. To … More Prioritizing Staff Wellness and Recognition
By Nicole Long, CEO of Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) May is an important month dedicated to raising awareness about mental health. It provides an opportunity to foster a deeper understanding of mental health concerns and promote the availability of mental health services within our communities. Times have changed. Mental health and self-care (caring for … More May is Mental Health Awareness Month
By: Marsha Weiner, LICSW, Manager of Behavioral Health Services at Signature Healthcare The term “autumn anxiety” was coined by Welsh therapist, Gillian Scully. After noticing a trend in anticipation, overwhelm, and stress in clients at the end of summer and beginning of fall, she named the condition Autumn Anxiety. The main symptoms of Autumn anxiety are feelings … More AUTUMN Can Be Beautiful!
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!!
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
By: Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW, CEO of Old Colony Elder Services March is Social Work Month. According to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), the theme for Social Work Month 2023 is “Social Work Breaks Barriers.” In short, social Workers help break down barriers that prevent people from living more fulfilling, enriched lives. Did … More March is Social Work Month
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