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~ More then 1 billion! ~
Mental Health awareness is the understanding that mental health conditions are real. More than 1 billion people worldwide live with a mental health disorder. Raising awareness can sometimes broaden people’s understanding of mental health disorders. It’s about making sure people know that what they’re feeling has a name, that it’s common, and that talking to…
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~ Raise Awareness ~
Men are 2 times more likely than women to experience work-related burnout, yet many still turn away from care when it matters most 60% of men with mental health needs do not seek treatment. 23% of men with depression actually receive help. 25% of men report that wait times for mental health appointments are too…
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~ Understanding the big picture ~
Depression is a common mental health disorder. It involves a depressed mood or loss of pleasure or interest in things. Depression can affect all aspects of life including relationships with family & friends. It can also result to problems at school or work. Depression in someone can be so bad that it interferes with a…
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~ Take the time to listen~
Men’s mental health month was started in 1949. It started as ‘Men’s Mental Health Week’, then through the years it went to ‘Men’s Mental Health Month’. For centuries, men have been encouraged to be providers, protectors and problem solvers. Roles that leave little room for vulnerability. *59% of men think seeking help for mental health…
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~ Statistics show….~
According to the CDC & Worldmetrics, In the past year…. * 49% of high school students have experienced feelings of sadness or hopelessness. * Nearly 1 in 5 million adolescents in the U.S report have unmet mental health needs. * 22.2% of adolescents with a mental health condition experience severe impairment or distress. * 16.1%…
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June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness
My apologies for being a bit behind this month . June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness month. In honor of that my daily quotes will be awareness for mental health. ADAA (American & Depression Association of America) points out that ‘mental health affects everyone, but many men struggle in silence. ‘ Nearly 1 in 10…
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Pennies for Plants
Every gardener loves new tricks to help their plants. Especially if it’s an inexpensive way to help your plants stay healthy. Copper. Up until 1982, pennies were made of 95% copper. A metal that is known for its anti fungal properties. After the 1982 Pennie’s, they started making them with mostly zinc and a thin…
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DIY Preventative Flea & Tick Spray
Hello everyone. As an animal lover with a dog and several cats I know the worry of our pets getting fleas or ticks. Plus, treatment can get pricey. I came across a couple different DIY recipes for flea & tick spray for dogs & cats. Give it a try and let me know your thoughts!…
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Food for thought – plants and peels
It is that time of year for us Illinoisians where we start getting our plants ready to bring outdoors. After going through all our plants and dead heading them, fertilize them, etc. I know a couple weeks ago I did a post on using eggshells as bone meal for your plants. Today, this post is…
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