Mental health can be a common topic for some but not for all families or communities. Mental health affects everyone, all cultures, all ethnicities, all shapes, and all sizes. As a Hispanic/Latinx woman, I never quite understood the importance of mental health. Growing up in a Mexican household, we never really spoke about mental health or even what mental health was about.
Lack of social connection can negatively impact a person’s health and even shorten their live expectancy. An aspect that is frequently neglected in this context is the fact that touch deprivation – a lack of human touch – can further negatively impact health on a psychological and physical level
LGBTQ History Month: 5 Ways to be an Ally. According to the 2017 National School Climate Survey, more than half of LGBTQ youth experienced verbal harassment and about a quarter were physically bullied.
Here 5 Ideas of Things YOU can do to support societal change towards LGBTQ people:
What Communication Really Is. First, communication is not just talking. Second, communication is sharing wisely. Finally, communication involves sharing my whole self.
Recently, a friend alerted me to “National Love is Kind Day” which happens in July. It is a day to celebrate independence from domestic abuse (DA).
