by BeWell Penn State Health | Aug 2, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Topics
Going back to school can be an exciting time, but it can also be stressful, especially for students who may have experienced bullying, anxiety, depression or trauma. Now more than ever students are coping with intense experiences including school shootings, natural...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Jun 21, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Social Wellness, Topics
Cultural Diversity and Mental Health: Understanding the barriers to mental health access for minorities is important to breaking them down. Cultural competency helps honor the diverse and unique experiences of those from different backgrounds or with different...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Jun 14, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Social Wellness, Topics
There is strong evidence that members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersexed (LGBTQI*) community are at a higher risk for experiencing mental health concerns, in particular depression and anxiety. Many in the LGBTQI community face...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Jun 7, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Social Wellness, Topics
Self-love is important year-round, but June is particularly notable because of Pride. Pride Month was first established in the late 1960s when protests and riots broke out in the Stonewall Inn in New York City. Since then, people worldwide have come together to...
by BeWell Penn State Health | May 31, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Topics
1in5 campaign The 1in5 campaign focuses on normalizing the need for mental health resources and removing barriers for those who want to access care. Starting the conversation regarding these significant yet treatable issues also opens the door to providing support....
