Issue 88 | May 2020

You Are Not Alone! Mental Health Awareness Month A Note from the Director

Greetings,

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

NAMI' affected by mental illness to fight stigma, inspire others and educate the broader public. Now more than ever before, it is important for the mental health community to come together and show the world the no one should ever feel alone.

s "You are Not Alone" campaign features the lived experience of people

In addition to resources supporting Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI offers COVID-19 Tips: a comprehensive section related to mental health while navigating these uncertain times of isolation and increased anxiety.

Every year thousands of individuals die by suicide, leaving behind their friends and family members to navigate the tragedy of loss. In these current times, we must be more aware of the impacts of isolation.

I hope you'll find these resources and the tips and tools below helpful for you and the families you serve as we work together to strengthen and sustain families through these challenging times.

Best regards,

Robyn Cenizal Robyn Cenizal, CFLE Project Director

Tips of the Month As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, use the tips and resources below to support NAMI's efforts to "build better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

· Share #NotAlone graphics and messages with your online community. NAMI has created graphics that you can easily download and share via your social media channels in order to spread awareness.

· Support an existing fundraiser or start one. NAMI has several

for donations in lieu of gifts for your celebrations.

· Learn about how background and identity can impact access to treatment. Watch the NAMI docuseries,

highlights perspectives on mental health from the African American and Latinx communities.

· Spread awareness of minority mental health. Share minority mental health awareness information, images and graphics for #MinorityMentalHealth

suggestions for helping to raise funds including, planning an event or asking

Strength Over Silence: Stories of Courage, Culture and Community which

Pledge to be StigmaFree. The StigmaFree campaign is NAMI

throughout July and learn how you can get involved with Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.

· 's effort to end stigma and create hope for those affected by mental illness. Through powerful words and actions, we can shift the social and systemic barriers for those living with mental health conditions.

· Get printable handouts. Mental Health America has a toolkit that includes

Finding the Positive, and Creating Healthy Routines. Download the 2020 Mental Healthy Month Toolkit to access these helpful resources!

Featured Resources The Resource Center's Virtual Library has collected more than 3,000 materials in a variety of formats including fact sheets, research-to-practice briefs, brochures, pamphlets, training resources, program reports or evaluations, and research materials.

This article highlights the importance of addressing mental health and building resilience among first responders. It highlights the American Psychological Association's 10 strategies designed to build resilience.

Does marriage improve the mental health of men at the expense of women? DAVID DE VAUS investigates whether this widespread belief is supported by data from the 1997 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing of Adults.

Problems This fact sheet provides a brief, yet comprehensive, review of the relevant research on mental health and offer strategies that safety-net service providers can use to assist couples dealing with mental distress, especially depression. (Author abstract)

several printable handouts that cover topics such as Owning Your Feelings,

Mental Health Care for First Responders

Marriage and Mental Health

Marriage and Mental Health: Coping with Depression and Other

Events The Resource Center's Events Calendar offers a listing of Resource Center

Hitting the Reset Button: Creating a New Normal

events and other national, regional, and community-wide events that might be of interest. Upcoming events include:

June 16; Online

In this webinar, the National Resource Center for Healthy Marriage and Families

will offer guidance on creating a new paradigm for determining priorities and

establishing a more manageable schedule that reduces stress and strengthens

family relationships. Learn tips and tools for establishing more balance and

avoiding parental burn-out often associated with overbooked schedules. Please

join us for, "Hitting the Reset Button: Creating a New Normal."

ZERO TO THREE Annual Conference 2020 Oct. 7-9; Salt Lake City, UT

At ZERO TO THREE's Annual Conference 2020, you will BE INSPIRED by the

innovative work being done on behalf of infants and toddlers, CONNECTED to

your dedicated peers who are changing lives every day, and AMAZED by the

beauty and vibrancy of this modern, booming city.

Feedback and Technical Assistance

The National Resource Center for Healthy Marriage and Families supports human service providers as

they integrate healthy marriage and relationship education skills into service delivery systems as part of

a comprehensive, culturally appropriate, family-centered approach designed to promote self-

sufficiency.

If you have suggestions or wish to speak with a Resource Center staff member, please contact us and

we will be happy to assist you. To learn more about free training and technical assistance available to

human service agencies, visit our Training and Technical Assistance page.

To learn more about the Resource Center, visit us at www.healthymarriageandfamilies.org.

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This newsletter was published by ICF with funding provided by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Grant: 90FH0003. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or

recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families.