Guest column: How can we empower communities to address minority mental health?
STATE DEPT. OF MENTAL HEALTH DISCUSSES MINORITY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
988 Oklahoma marks one year in mental health crisis response
5 Non-Alcoholic Cocktails for a Mental Health Dry Friday
download the recipes Alcohol is one of the most potent depressants. And when you’ve had a few glasses, it can lead to negative emotions like anger, sadness, and anxiety. For some of us, it can even lead to a cycle of dependence. If you’re looking to treat your brain to an alcohol-free Dry Friday, here […]
May declared as mental health awareness in Ada
Mental Health Awareness Month
31 Oklahoma Trails for a Mental Health Run
Though it can be hard to feel like getting out of bed when you’re living with anxiety or depression, one of the best activities you can do for your mental health is exercise. Moving your body just 30 minutes a day three to five times a week could offer some relief from symptoms, according to the […]
31 Family Activities For Positive Mental Health
Family is our first support system as Oklahomans, and strong bonds with our loved ones have many benefits for our mental health. From parents and siblings to spouses and chosen family, knowing someone has your back greatly impacts wellbeing and can make coping with depression or anxiety easier. To help strengthen those oh-so-important relationships, here […]
31 Ways Dogs Can Help Your Mental Health
For many Oklahomans, dogs are more than our pets. They’re our furry friends, family members, and sometimes, even our therapists. And the best news? Man’s best friend is an expert at boosting our mental health. It’s scientific too. Loving on the family pup or a therapy dog has been shown to lower blood pressure, boost […]
31 Ways to Boost Mental Health with Oklahoma Art
Expressing how we feel is critically important to our mental health. But for many Oklahomans, putting feelings on a canvas is easier than putting them into words. You don’t need to be Picasso to enjoy the impact of art on your brain. Research shows that art and art therapy have many mental health benefits, including […]