Yesterday’s Optimist View discussed the importance of mental health resources for first responders. Today we bring you a story with a similar theme from the US Air Force which is using an online mental health platform to make these services more widely available. The Air … [Read more...] about This online platform is destigmatizing mental health in the Air Force
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12 Mental health organizations working to support Asian American communities
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) have experienced a dramatic rise in hate crimes since the beginning of the pandemic. This harassment and violence against the Asian American community is alarming and has many allies looking for ways to contribute towards justice and … [Read more...] about 12 Mental health organizations working to support Asian American communities
Anchorage introduces team of mental health first responders
Starting next year in Anchorage, Alaska, a new team of mental health first responders will replace police for emergency calls for someone with a mental health issue. The Mobile Crisis Team is funded by a new local alcohol tax and the team is trained to be dispatched to situations … [Read more...] about Anchorage introduces team of mental health first responders
Beat the stress mess: 6 tips to keep anxiety from getting the best of you
In our fast-paced lives, it can be all too easy to let work and family commitments overwhelm us. Finding ways to effectively cope with that negative feeling of being stretched too thin can help prevent symptoms related to long term stressors, including heart disease, depression, … [Read more...] about Beat the stress mess: 6 tips to keep anxiety from getting the best of you