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
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
Post by Emily Ann Richmond, BAMSI There are times when you just need to vent to someone. Having a conversation can help you better understand your own thoughts and feelings. When times get tough, a friend can be a reliable source of emotional support. Furthermore, getting an outside perspective can help you figure out what’s … More Mental Health – Talking with People Can Help
Marsha Weiner is one of our contributors to the Community Voices for Health blog. We’re so excited about the knowledge and experience she brings to this conversation. She has been a social worker for 38 years. It has been quite a journey as she has worked in schools, early intervention, and outpatient mental health, as well as with pregnant and parenting teens. Marsha has been at Signature Healthcare for 20 years. … More Meet Marsha Weiner, LICSW – Contributor to the Community Voices for Health Blog
By: Martianne Stanger As the beauty of fall blooms around us, so do shorter days and colder weather. For some, the increasing dose of darkness and cold in the physical world can increase existing depression or trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Indeed, fall and winter can be long, tough months for those who face depression. … More 8 Tips for Dealing with Depression
By: Sandy Churchill I have dealt with anxiety all my life and intermittent depression that has reared its ugly head off and on over the years, and never have I seen a silver lining to either condition. Truly, they can be debilitating, blocking joy, stirring insomnia, and sapping energy on so many levels. But a … More Depression Stirs Future Compassion and Connection
By: Barbara Schwartz As I began to write this month’s blog post, I looked at a list of special “days” for September. Ah-ha! It’s National Yoga Awareness Month. I’m a yoga instructor and believe that yoga can benefit everyone and that a good yoga instructor can modify any yoga practice to match anyone’s ability. Yoga … More Suicide Prevention Day
By: Martianne Stanger There is no doubt about it. Life is busy. In fact, sometimes it is so busy that we find ourselves running from here to there, sending quick e-communications, but hardly connecting with ourselves, one another, or the glory of the great outdoors. To some, that may not be an issue. To me, … More Walk-n-Talk: A Simple Idea for Health and Communication
By: Jennifer Lonergan Next week, October 7th-13th, is Mental Health Awareness Week. Now, if you are from my generation, chances are you don’t think this applies to you. But the truth is, mental health is for everyone. When I was growing up, anything related to mental health involved institutions and asylums unless it impacted your … More Mental Health Tip: Less Screen Time, More Family Time
Contributed by a Guest Blogger As someone who has lived with a mental health disorder for many years, I have heard all manner of different myths and experienced the effects of these myths. Here are the top 3 myths that I hate: 1) Those with mental health issues can’t work or work as … More 3 Mental Health Myths
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