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.
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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.
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老年人的自杀率很高
在康涅狄格州,从 2015 年到 2019 年,21.3% 的自杀者是 65 岁以上的白人、非西班牙裔男性。
在全国范围内,2019 年的自杀率是 最高 在 85 岁及以上的成年人中。
老年人自杀的危险因素包括:
沮丧
先前的自杀企图
明显的绝望感;对未来计划缺乏兴趣
失去独立性或目标感的感觉
严重限制功能或预期寿命的医疗条件
认知障碍导致的冲动
社交隔离
家庭不和或损失(亲人最近去世)
性格不灵活或难以适应变化
获得致命手段(枪支、其他武器)
大胆或冒险的行为
突然的性格变化
酒精或药物滥用或滥用
口头上的自杀威胁,例如“没有我你会过得更好”或“也许我不在身边”
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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.
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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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Free/low-cost places to practice the different dimensions in the Greenwich-Westport area and in the Greater Bridgeport area
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List of apps for wellness & list of free online stress management trainings
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Handouts on exercise & mental health ... Sleep hygiene ... Stress relievers using the 5 senses... Mood-boosting foods ... Spices to boost brain power
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Handouts on practicing Gratitude ... Mindfulness ... Positive self-talk ... Coping skills ... Better cell phone use
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.
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教授社交情感学习 (SEL) 技能
通过教授社交情感学习(技能)来帮助孩子在学校和生活中取得成功。 SEL 帮助他们学习管理情绪、感受同理心并建立积极的关系。
单击以下来自学术、社交和情感学习协作 (CASEL) 的图表以了解更多信息。你也可以 下载 PDF 有详细的信息。