by BeWell Penn State Health | Jun 28, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Social Wellness, Topics
Cultural appropriation is sometimes said to be ‘mis’-appropriation because it is the act of exploiting elements of a culture that are not one’s own. This can be controversial or offensive, especially when the aspects of a culture that are “borrowed” are not given...
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 | Feb 22, 2023 | Topics
With all that is going on around us in this pandemic-filled year, we have found ourselves in a state of ongoing uncertainty. And when we are surrounded by stressors, it can be hard to stay positive. Research has found that positive thinking can aid in stress...
