UMB Strong — the theme for Launch Your Life — continues to resonate as we highlight Mental Health Month during October. Join us as we break barriers and prevent stigma together. Let's start the conversation and help one another.
Oct. 20: Building Resiliency at Work With Self-Care| 1 p.m.| Webex
NAMI In Our Own Voice presentations change attitudes, assumptions, and ideas about people with mental health conditions. Two volunteers with lived experience talk openly about what it's like to live with a mental health condition. Audience members are encouraged to come with questions and engage in conversation with the panelists.
Disclaimer: NAMI volunteers are trained to share their personal mental health journeys to lower the risk of trauma to audience members and themselves. However, presenters may share personal details surrounding their mental health condition including but not limited to depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation that may be upsetting to some audience members.
Register: https://cf.umaryland.edu/hrscourses/main.cfm
Oct. 25: On the Rise: Mental Health & COVID-19 Aftermath| 11 a.m.| Zoom
NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore will explore the current state of mental health in the United States and the rise in anxiety and depression as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Trained volunteers with lived experience will share their personal mental health journeys with audience members including the impact of the pandemic, the importance of self-care, and how to pack your resiliency toolkit.
Disclaimer: NAMI volunteers are trained to share their personal mental health journeys to lower the risk of trauma to audience members and themselves. However, presenters may share personal details surrounding their mental health condition including but not limited to depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation that may be upsetting to some audience members.