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International Overdose Awareness Day August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives to an overdose while acknowledging the grief the family and friends are left with. According to the CDC, more than 93,000 individuals reported drug overdoses in 2020, with more than three-quarters being attributed to opioids. On the 31st of August of each year, the public educates those on drugs to prevent overdose while advocating for better drug policies. There are multiple resources available to those who would like to be involved in the campaign such as: Holding a candlelight vigil.

Celebrating National Happiness Happens Day On August 8th, we will be celebrating National Happiness Happens Day. On this day we hope to spread the feeling of happiness, and help individuals look at life on the bright side. So, what is happiness, and how can you achieve it? Happiness is often seen as an individual being in a positive mood, a state of well-being that leads to living a good life, and a feeling of deep contentment. Happiness is something that has been studied by scientists and psychologists for many years, and there continues to be growing research around this subject. Here is a list of 10 things that have been

How to Become Self-Aware: 4 Helpful Tips Having self-awareness can be a great tool to discover who you are. Cultivating self-awareness can be a great asset for yourself and others around you. Below are 4 helpful tips to start your journey in becoming more self-aware of the person you currently are and striving to be. 1 – Keep a journal: This is a great tool for developing self-awareness. Keeping a journal is a great way to keep track of personal progress and whatever comes to mind during your day. Additionally, a journal provides the space for reflection and brings awareness to your progression or regression as well. Being able to

Athletes Breaking the Stigma As the Olympics begin this week, the world will witness humanity’s greatest potential. From triple twisting double tucks to the 100–meter sprint, the world’s best athletes will showcase the skills and abilities they have spent their lives training for. Off the podium, however, some Olympians continue to break barriers, particularly those related to mental health. Here are a few worth mentioning: SIMONE BILES Simone Biles is arguably the most dominant athlete in the world. She continues to shatter records and create new moves that experts previously thought would have been impossible. Outside of the gym, however, Simone has faced many challenges that impact her mental health.

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Formerly designated to Bebe Moore Campbell in June 2008, National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was designed to create awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented minorities face in regard to the mental health community in the United States. Bebe Moore Campbell was an author, activist, and spokesperson who advocated from mental health education and support among individuals of diverse communities. When Campbell lost her battle to cancer, friends, family, and allied advocates reignited their cause that was inspired by the passion of Campbell. Mental health does not choose who is affected, rather the culture, race,

Common Myths about Mental Illness The stigma associated with mental health perpetuates oppression and discrimination for those who struggle with mental health issues. This spread of misinformation has caused many myths about mental illness, and it is up to all of us to reduce this spread of misinformation. This week we are providing you with a list of common myths around mental illness. Mental health problems are uncommon. This is one of the most common myths associated with mental health. In fact, according to the CDC there was an in symptoms of anxiety and depression between August 2020 and February 2021 from 36.4% to 41.5% for individuals with unmet mental