NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Health, NAMIWALKS is a fundraiser to raise awareness of mental health. NAMI walk consists of teams walking towards a 5k route. This year is a bit different since COVID-19 has reached the shores of the United States. Why they walk? Promote Awareness of mental health and reduce stigma by sharing […]
Tai Chi instructor Brian Weaver has brought another level of self-care to South Sound Behavioral Hospital patients. Tai Chi is an internal Chinese martial art practice known for its defense training, but also widely popular for its health benefits and meditation. Tai Chi overcomes hardness with softness and is a full-body workout which improves balance, […]
Have You Assembled Your Recovery Support System? When people talk about the future, the terms often used are journey, goals, work, career, plans, determination, responsibility, etc. Each person has their journey, and not all journeys travel in a straight line. Some people hit a bump in the road or have to take a detour, and […]
Within the communities of minorities and those who are marginalized, mental health is often considered a weakness. To receive treatment was kept quiet or even frowned upon in BIPOC communities. Since 2008 it has become apparent that there are mental health concerns for minority and marginalized communities. To be more specific, mental health concerns and […]
In this tech-savvy world and through all the medical advancements the world has to offer, there are continued disparities in the mental health world. There are reports, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, that state racial and ethnic minority groups in the U.S are less likely to have access to mental health […]
Along with Pride and Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, June is also PTSD Awareness Month. Have you ever thought about how many people are affected by PTSD? It may not just be the person diagnosed with it, but loved ones are also affected by the symptoms of PTSD. Even though PTSD treatments […]
June is Pride Month! It is a time when we can recognize LGBTQ communities to show love and embrace differences and exuberate self-pride. This year may feel different because of COVID-19 restrictions of large scale events and physical distancing. Despite the obstacles, everyone can still participate and encourage others on LGBTQ pride. Here are a […]
In the modern world, today, men are groomed to withhold their feelings. It is socially accepted/normal for a man not to show their emotions, let alone talk about them. So, the understanding of the “why” is apparent. The National Institute of Mental Health performed a study and found that men are less likely to talk […]
Do you know what the five stages of grief and loss are? Denial and isolation Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance. Not everyone feels every single stage, nor does it go in order. To mourn can be a response to one’s terminal illness, the loss of a close relationship, or to the death of a valued being, […]
To begin, we want to start by showing appreciation to the staff at South Sound Behavioral Hospital. You all work so hard, and leadership appreciates everything you do! Sunday, May 10, 2020, kicked off Hospital Week, a week-long celebration of appreciation for hospital staff. Health care workers play vital roles ranging from those in the […]