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What is Hispanic Heritage Month? Hispanic Heritage Month is a yearly celebration of the history and culture of Latinx and Hispanic communities. From September 15 – October 15, we reflect and celebrate how these communities have influenced and contributed to our society. In June of 1968, California Congressman George E. Brown was the first to push for such a commemoration. At the height of the Civil Rights Movement, there was a growing awareness of the multiculturalism that existed in the United States, and Brown wanted to honor the contributions made by his Latinx and Hispanic constituents on the national level. By September of 1968, Congress passed Public Law 90-48, to

National Recovery Month On August 31 of this year, President Biden proclaimed September 2021 as National Recovery Month. This action was taken due to the amount of individuals within the United States who are struggling with substance use disorder, which we have seen get worse since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The struggles and hardships that individuals have, and continue to deal with on a daily basis because of the pandemic has put a toll on the lives of many Americans. National Recovery Month will be an important time to celebrate the individuals who have made progress in their road to recovery, and to provide education to all Americans

National Suicide Awareness Month September is devoted to being the National Suicide Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness on this stigmatized and often taboo topic. Within the month, September 5th through September 11th is National Suicide Prevention Week, dedicated to sharing resources and stories of those affected by suicide while promoting suicide prevention. September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day, dedicated to remembering those affected by suicide, raising awareness, and focusing on directing treatment to those who need it the most. People have gradually become more open to discussing their mental health but the topic of suicide will remain a sensitive topic for some. Suicide is the 2nd leading

Honoring our Essential Workers on Labor Day On September 6th we will be celebrating Labor Day, and this year Labor Day has a new meaning for many individuals. The U.S. Department of Labor notes that Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being. Many individuals look forward to this day because they get that day off, however, for many essential workers this is not the case. Essential workers make up a number

4 Tips to Help You Thrive During the New School Year As you enter into this upcoming school semester, here are 4 tools to help you thrive! Whether you are doing virtual or in person learning, these tools can be utilized in any way you find beneficial as you begin this next chapter of your life. 1 – Daily Routine: Creating a daily routine can be a great way to start off your fall semester. Developing a routine can help you stay on task while incorporating time management skills as well. Having a daily routine can assist you in cultivating positive habits to sustain and strengthen your work ethic throughout

How to Become Aware of Your Mental Health In recent years, mental health has become a focus for many people. It’s not uncommon to hear someone say that they are prioritizing their mental health, or that they are in therapy to work on achieving their personal goals. However, many struggle with where to begin. How can one work on their mental health if they don’t know what to look for? In other words, how can you become more aware of your own mental health? Here are a few ideas: An easy way to begin improving your awareness is to pay attention to your surroundings and to observe your senses. Although