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“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” – Glenn Close.
Today’s theme will focus on finding support for yourself or someone you care about through building a strong and positive social network. Social support is a key ingredient of solid relationships and strong mental health and well-being. Social support involves having a network of family and friends that you can turn to in times of need. Whether you just need to talk with someone or you are facing a crisis, these relationships are important to our everyday lives and the challenges we sometimes have to face.Such social support may come in different forms. It may involve support with daily tasks, providing information and advice and/or emotional support.
Today’s activities will assist you in building your social network and understanding how important these relationships can be to your mental health and well-being. We hope you enjoy exploring the variety of online resources and workshops as you continue on your journey toward wellness.
Register Here for Virtual Live Family and Adult Workshops
Virtual Workshop 1: Know the Signs: Suicide Prevention Training
Audience: Adults (ASL Interpreters and Spanish Translation Provided)
Description: Know the Signs is a suicide prevention training built on three key messages: Know the signs. Find the words. Reach out. Participants will learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to find the words to have a conversation with someone in crisis and where to find professional help and resources.
Presenter: Riverside University Health Systems Public Health
Recorded session will not be available due to content.
Virtual Workshop 2: The Art of Journaling – How to Become More Compassionate with Yourself and Others
Audience: All Adults (ASL Interpreters and Spanish Translation Provided)
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Description: Developing an attitude of gratitude toward the people, things, and events in your life is an effective way to strengthen your emotional resilience, reduce stress and develop more compassion for yourself and others. In this workshop you will explore the benefits of journaling with an emphasis on organizing your focus around gratitude and positivity. Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your joy and happiness and experience the impact this can have for yourself and those you serve.
Presenters: Andrea Mazo
The Art of Journaling – How to Become More Compassionate With Yourself and Others Recorded Session
Virtual Workshop 3: Using Art to Strengthen Family Relationships and Improve Mental Well-Being
Audience: All ages (ASL Interpreters and Spanish Translation Provided)
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Description: Strong, positive relationships help us to build trust and feel supported. Artistic activities lower stress levels, promote calmness and create a space for us to connect with one another. In this workshop families will learn how creativity can strengthen the parent-child relationship and encourage resilience. Join us, have fun together and support your mental wellness at the same time!
Presenter: Aja Garcia
Using Art to Strengthen Family Relationships and Improve Mental Well-Being Recorded Session
Take Action for Mental Health Art and Video Contest
RCOE, along with Riverside University Health System, Behavioral and Public Health and Directing Change Inc., have created a Take Action for Mental Health Art and Video Contest for students ages TK-25.
The contest will encourage students to use various forms of art to share their thoughts and ideas about mental health and wellness. Students have three themes to choose from, Dear Me (a letter to their future selves), Hope (changes they hope to see), and Justice (how young people are "more than a mental illness"). Awards will be presented by grade levels and submissions are due May 31, 2022.
Please see flyers below for details:
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Share today's activities by downloading the image below and copying the message. Or, write your own! Don't forget to use the hashtag: #TakeAction4MH
Finding so many ways to seek and provide support at today's @RCOE #TakeAction4MH Spirit Week. Take my hand. We will get through this together.
Activities:
Consider a variety of activities (different age groups, roles, type-video/reading…)-
Watch this video for 5 Tips for Supporting a Loved One.
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Unsure of how to talk with friends or family about mental health? Check out “How to Start (& Continue) A Conversation About Mental Health” and learn how to hold these important conversations.
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Try these fun activities with your family or friends to strengthen your relationships and connect with one another.
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Try this Lesson Plan to build Peer Relationships with secondary students.
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Explore these interactive videos for youth to hear real stories and learn how to reach out and connect with others for help. Resources are available in English and Spanish.
Resources and Support
For more information about resources available in Riverside County to support your mental health and well being, see below: