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Mental Health:
It's OK to Talk About It!

Every day, many people suffer in silence because they are too afraid to discuss their mental health. Additionally, they may not know where to go for help. Always remember -- You are not alone and help is always available! Whether you live with a diagnosed mental health condition or if you are just not feeling your best, there are resources available to help.

Crisis support

Crisis Support

You can also be prepared by taking Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) suicide prevention training.

 

Register for an upcoming training.

Maternal MH

MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH

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If you are in a mental health crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself or someone else, call or text 988.

If you or a loved one is in immediate danger, call 911.

Older Adults

OLDER ADULTS

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Suicide Rates Among Older Adults is High

 

In Connecticut, From 2015 -2019, 21.3% of suicides were white, non-Hispanic men ages 65+.

Nationally, in 2019 suicide rates were highest in adults ages 85 years and older.

Risk factors for suicide in older adults include:
 

  • Depression

  • Prior suicide attempts

  • Marked feelings of hopelessness; lack of interest in future plans

  • Feelings of loss of independence or sense of purpose

  • Medical conditions that significantly limit functioning or life expectancy

  • Impulsivity due to cognitive impairment

  • Social isolation

  • Family discord or losses (recent death of loved one)

  • Inflexible personality or marked difficulty adapting to change

  • Access to lethal means (firearms, other weapons)

  • Daring or risk-taking behavior

  • Sudden personality changes

  • Alcohol or medication misuse or abuse

  • Verbal suicide threats such as, “You’d be better off without me” or “Maybe I won’t be around”

  • Giving away prized possessions
     

Source: Mental Health America

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  • Take the person seriously

  • Stay with them

  • Help them remove lethal means

  • Reach out to a crisis line (see below)

  • Escort them to mental health services or an emergency room

 

Read these tips from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

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local resources

Local resources

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resources for educators

HRN

Please visit the How Right Now website to explore the available resources and social media graphics
and kindly consider sharing them with your networks.

How Right Now Campaign Shares Mental Health and Coping Resources for Public School Teachers and Staff 

As a division of RYASAP, we are pleased to announce our partnership with the How Right Now (HRN) Teacher’s campaign, which is focused on understanding and supporting the needs of public-school K-12 teachers and school staff who are encountering high levels of stress, burnout and grief. HRN provides tailored resources and tools aimed to increase awareness of emotional health issues, enhance the coping skills of teachers and school staff, and improve their adaptability and resilience. 

This campaign is made possible through funding by the CDC Foundation. We are excited to work alongside a team of organizational partners to help improve individual and community resilience among public school teachers and school staff. 
 

Watch the HRN campaign video below to hear real stories from teachers and school staff.

Wellness

wellness resources

8 Dimensions of Wellness
The 8 Dimensions of Wellness model is a useful way of assessing our lives, balancing our priorities, & finding ways to relieve stress.

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Attention Providers: Our integrated behavioral health screening tool that assesses for risk of depression, suicidality, anxiety, trauma, alcohol and other drugs, nicotine, problem gambling, and partner violence. Get it  here

MHTips

tips & worksheets

Download tips and worksheets to practice these skills

Find more Tools 2 Thrive on Mental Health America's Website - in English & Spanish.

Adapting After Trauma & Stress

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Worksheet - Processing Trauma and Stress

Dealing With Anger & Frustration

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Getting Out of Thinking Traps

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Worksheet - Dealing with the Worst-Case

Processing Big Changes

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Taking Time for Yourself

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Radical Acceptance

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prevention

Know the Warning Signs

Educate yourself so you can recognize warning signs of mental health conditions

Below are some common signs. For additional signs and more information, visit the NAMI website.

  • Excessive worrying or fear

  • Feeling excessively sad or low

  • Confused thinking or problems concentrating and learning

  • Extreme mood changes, including uncontrollable “highs” or feelings of euphoria

  • Prolonged or strong feelings of irritability or anger

  • Avoiding friends and social activities

  • Difficulties understanding or relating to other people

  • Changes in sleeping habits or feeling tired and low energy

  • Changes in eating habits such as increased hunger or lack of appetite
     

Prevent a crisis. Reach out to one of the warmlines if you need to talk.

Teach Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Skills

Help children succeed in school and life by teaching social emotional learning (skills). SEL helps them learn to manage emotions, feel empathy and build positive relationships.

Click the chart below from Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) to learn more. You can also download a PDF with detailed information.

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FAST FACTS

Fast Facts

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