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Marcia Liu Ph.D
Posted 7 months ago

Bracing, Braving, and Breathing: Mental Health for BIPOC College Freshmen this Fall
Especially for BIPOC students, including those who are working class, immigrants or children of immigrants, queer, and/or students who are the first in their families to attend college, the transition to college can be a thrilling & stressful time. Approach wellness & mental health with a preventative lens & develop a routine that offers holistic, protective care.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Justyn Smith
Posted 3 weeks ago

Next Steps for Parents: Supporting Your Teen Experiencing Mental Health Challenges
Parents can sometimes feel unsure about how to support their young person when they face mental health challenges. When challenges escalate into more significant mental health issues, it's pivotal for parents to know how to recognize signs and respond effectively. Let’s explore tips and practical steps you can use to support your teen as well as examples of questions and statements you can use to start a conversation.
Gina Newsome Duncan
Posted 3 weeks ago

Recognizing the Signs Your Young Person Needs Support in Stressful Times
We are living in a time of unprecedented uncertainty. Anxiety, frustration, anger, and sadness are completely normal emotions to experience. Yet, unchecked, prolonged stress can take a toll on your mental health and for some trigger more serious mental health concerns. Learn to recognize signs of when a young person may need more support.
Posted 3 weeks ago

Supporting your young person during stressful times
Times of significant stress and transition can take a toll on mental health. As parents and caregivers, taking an active role in supporting your young person’s emotional well-being can go a long way in helping to reduce negative mental health outcomes. In this edition of the Family Corner Newsletter, we explore how to recognize signs of clinical depression and indicators of when a person may be at risk for suicide or self-harm.
Justyn Smith
Posted 1 month ago

Guided Conversation for Parents Checking In with Their Teen’s Therapist
Engaging with your teen's therapist can provide unique opportunities to gain insights into challenges, progress, and opportunities. This guide is designed to help parents and caregivers prepare for meetings with therapists with questions that can facilitate meaningful conversations and enhance collaborative support for your teen's mental health and well-being.
Gina Newsome Duncan
Posted 1 month ago

Grounding Yourself in Who You Are
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation…”. In this statement, Audrey Lorde recognizes the imperative of self-care for people of color. The statement feels more relevant today than ever before. Though the quote is often used to support carving out “me time,” Lorde's concept goes deeper and is a bold call to community care and transformation.
Gina Newsome Duncan
Posted 1 month ago

Honoring Your Heritage — and Your Emotional Well-Being
In this edition of the Family Corner newsletter we’re exploring the power of community and cultural pride. Both are protective factors we can leverage to support ourselves and our young people. Doing so is essential during times of societal instability and uncertainty. We recognize that stress levels are rising for many, and we have gathered articles and resources to help.
Steve Fund

Offering Support in Relationships
When you notice high stress levels in yourself or others, do you feel confident in how to offer help? Studies on coping reveal that creativity can play a significant role by creating space to reflect and feel better in new or different ways. Why? Because healthy coping involves deciding how to manage emotions or engage in problem-solving about a stressful situation. Use this exercise to find your own strategies.
Steve Fund

Responding to Relationship Stress with “Stress Talks”
How do you pick up on stress in your relationships — and how do you talk about stress or heightened emotions with someone you care about? Noticing and then responding to high levels of stress in someone else is a skill you can develop over time. This exercise will help you look at ways to talk about stress and emotional well-being with others
Steve Fund

Recognizing and Communicating Stress
Noticing the signs of high stress levels in yourself and in your relationships is an important skill. When life gets busy, you may find yourself missing common stress and well-being clues. Stressors in life are normal, but too much stress over long periods of time can impact your mental and physical health. Here are stress clues to look for and action steps you can take.
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