Information as outlined from the Defense Health Agency updated as of January 2024 briefly outlining at least four major mental health disorders and tips on how one can take steps in awareness and steps in seeking care if one experiences the disorder. As from google search on mental health awareness month 2024.
Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May in the United States since 1949. The month is observed with media, local events, and film screenings. Mental Health Awareness Month began in the United States in 1949 and was started by Mental Health America.
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Straight from the Zeta Torch today - The International Mental Health Team is thrilled to announce that our new toolkit is ready! As we continue to galvanize in our mission to destigmatize mental illness, educate the community, advocate for change, and maintain our mental wellness, this toolkit will help you along the way. We see the advances that we have made in the conversations, services, and legislation. Sometimes, those we are helping recognize they may feel a little different but don't know how to make sense of those feelings or where to start. This year's theme as shared by our partners, Mental Health America, is "Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World." We have provided multiple and varied activities to help you start so we may continue to serve the community. Please remember as we serve others, take time to replenish yourself.
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Steppin' into 2024. The State Mental Health and Self Wellness committee: Chaired by Soror Christy Ball, members: Soror's Damita Holland, Azure Brame, Kirsten Knight, Dr. Lakeisha Riley, and Madam State Director Williams, rounding out the committee hosted the Finer Fitness Luncheon & Awards Ceremony. The actual day was rescheduled for the Month of May as awardees were not available in April. Thanks to everyone that participated in the challenge. Let us continue to do what we need to do to take care of ourselves, so we can continue to take care of others!
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Sorors enjoy the awards celebration - Immediate Past State Director, Anitra Matthews, State Director Jacqueline Williams, 1st place award winner, Soror Kirsten Knight; 2nd place award winner, Dr. Jennifer Fairweather, and committee chair, Soror Christy Ball outside La Loma Mexican Restaurant, Castle Rock, Colorado.
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Pictured are two of the three winners that won for their steps that were monitored and logged during the month of the challenge. Congratulations as our first place took home a huge basket filled with all kinds of goodies to keep one in shape, plus relax and take some very important me time. Our second place winner took home a monetary gift card and certificate to spend as she wishes, and our third place winner, not pictured: Soror Chandra Wilson won a gift card for nutritious, refreshing and enjoyable smoothies. Congratulations to all winners and to everyone that participated in the challenge!
Sorors and sisters of the sisterhood enjoy a photo - Committee chair Soror Christy Ball along with the challenge first place winner Soror Kirsten Knight.
Straight from the Zeta Torch today - The International Mental Health Team is thrilled to announce that our new toolkit is ready! As we continue to galvanize in our mission to destigmatize mental illness, educate the community, advocate for change, and maintain our mental wellness, this toolkit will help you along the way. We see the advances that we have made in the conversations, services, and legislation. Sometimes, those we are helping recognize they may feel a little different but don't know how to make sense of those feelings or where to start. This year's theme as shared by our partners, Mental Health America, is "Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World." We have provided multiple and varied activities to help you start so we may continue to serve the community. Please remember as we serve others, take time to replenish yourself.
2024 State Mental Health and Self Care Committee meeting on April 24, 2024 wrapping up with a debrief and preparation for the announcement of winners from the State Stepping into 2024 month long sisterly competition where Sorors and Amicae logged in their healthy steps and activities during the month to soon be recognized as the winners they are for first taking time to do some self help care. Something very important that we all need to do and we face the daily challenges of mental health concerns that many face daily.
Brainstorming and thinking caps are on as ideals are tossed out so the committee can lead the Statewide sisterhood in various State Mental Health Activities.
Dialogue continues and input of possible best options that would bring the great results for getting the information of the many mental health concerns that face our various communities and where Zeta can be of best service in the community.
Really keeping all things and everyone in line as State Phylacter outlines the correct way to conduct business and making sure that all are aware of the expectations, the must do, and the do not when it comes to keeping in order.
Excited to lead the committee and ready for the group to become involved with their contributions for fine tuning and compiling the document that will keep the order of doing business in the State clear and understandable for the Sisterhood so everyone will be in order at all times during meetings and while carrying out the business of the State.