Mental Health | The Impact Post
Issue #12 | Wed, May 12, 2021
Dear Friends,
Hope you are doing well and staying safe.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it's also a worthy reminder that prioritizing our mental health is a 365-day affair. It's been a challenging year for mental health. The pandemic has been difficult for so many, and it's completely reshaped the way many of us view, manage, and maintain our emotional balance. A small silver lining in these difficult times is that we are far more comfortable discussing and prioritizing mental health than ever before.
Fred Rogers, creator of the famed children's educational series 'Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood' once said - "Anything that's human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.”
While there's no one-size-fits-all approach to caring about one's mental health, we at NuSocia have dedicated this newsletter to support each other in our mental health journeys. With this in mind, we have curated reading material and tools that we hope will help you cope with these stressful times better.
Expert Speaks
To manage one’s mental health, it is important to understand why uncomfortable emotions may come up, how to better understand what one’s feeling, and ways to ground oneself in the moment.
In this webcast by the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Dr. Amantia Ametaj and Dr. Kristina Korte talk about ways to identify and manage the uncomfortable emotions that almost all of us are experiencing now. Watch this episode to learn about coping mechanisms and exercises/techniques you can use to manage your stress.
Readings : Food for Thought
1. Psychosocial Support for Children - A Manual for Parents and Caregivers
Created by CHILDLINE and UNICEF, this manual helps parents and caregivers support the wellbeing of children in these difficult times. You can find activities, coloring pages, worksheets and resources for younger children (6-10 years) and adolescents (11-19 years).
2. Living with the Times - A Toolkit for Older Adults
Find illustrated posters to have guided conversations with your elderly family members on how to protect their health and well-being. Developed by the Inter-Agency Standing committee of the UN and endorsed by the WHO.
3. Counselling Services and Helplines
Vogue India has curated a verified list of organizations pan-India that are offering telephonic as well as online counselling, that could come in handy if you or someone you know is seeking mental health help.
4. Talking About Mental Health with Your Employees - Without Overstepping
In this insightful article by the Harvard Business Review, understand how, as a manager, you can - and should - open up a conversation with your employees about their mental health.
The entire team at NuSocia wishes and prays for the safety of you and your loved ones. If you need to talk, we are here to listen. You can reach out to us at 9028088658 through WhatsApp, SMS or call. If you wish to write, you can email us at contact@nusocia.com and we will try our best to help you resolve the situation.