The Mental Health Minute

August 1, 2024

From the CFISD Mental Health Intervention Team

Providing mental health information, resources and self care tips!

Learn more about BIPOC mental health

Culture, ethnicity, and race all play a role in the way that each person experiences the world. These factors, among others, have profound effects on mental health, especially for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). MHA's BIPOC Mental Health Resource Center helps you learn more about the strengths and challenges communities of color face when it comes to mental well-being and mental health care.

Bebe Moore Campbell was a journalist, teacher, author, and dedicated mental health advocate for the Black community and other underrepresented groups. National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was established and named in honor of her work.

Mental Health America has created its BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit to help BIPOC communities reduce mental health stigma, facilitate intergenerational conversations, and address mental health myths.

BIPOC mental health myth-busting

This page uncovers different "myths'' that may exist in BIPOC communities about seeking mental health support. It will also provide affirmations you can repeat to yourself. These can help you remember positive messages about asking for help, even when you might hear messages saying the opposite.

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BIPOC Mental Health Resources

Breaking down mental health stigma in BIPOC communities

Are there words that people in your community use to talk about mental health without saying the words "mental health"? To start a conversation with someone about their mental well-being, try using terms that feel most comfortable for you both. Some examples of this might be words like: wellness, health, spirit, soul, or mind.

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Why sleep is important?

Sleep is essential for a person’s health and wellbeing, according to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF). Yet millions of people do not get enough sleep and many suffer from lack of sleep.

Encouraging Good Sleep Habits - Child Mind Institute

Tips for helping kids fall-and stay-asleep. Getting enough rest is important for mental health and well being. Encouraging good sleep habits.

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Get Parenting Tips

Help your kids and teens adjust to the new school year. Tips for the first day of school at kindergarten, grade school, elementary school, junior high and high school. GetParentingTips.com offers resources to help parents, caregivers, childcare providers, community members, companies, and organizations give our children hope for a brighter future.

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Helping Kids Back Into the School Routine - Child Mind Institute

With praise, understanding, and some structure you can smooth out back-to-school jitters and get kids in a back to school routine.

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About Healthy Sleep

Teaching kids how to maintain healthy sleep hygiene is essential. And when they reach their teenage years, it can be especially helpful in navigating busy schedules and a heavy workload.

Talking to Kids About Back-to-School Worries - Child Mind Institute

Going back to school can bring up big worries for kids, but talking about concerns - and feeling supported - can help.

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National Wellness Month

Every August, celebrate National Wellness Month! Prioritize your self-care, reduce stress, and create healthier habits to feel like your best self! We can often put our health and wellness on the back burner due to work deadlines, traffic, family obligations and other stressors. Research has shown self-care can help increase happiness by up to 71%.

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