Mental Health Support For Families (MHSFF)

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Mental health is defined as a state of emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing that affects how individuals think, feel, and act. It enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, and contribute to their community. Mental health is important at every stage of life, influencing relationships, decision-making, and overall quality of life.

The difference between mental illness and mental disorder

• Mental Disorder: This is a broader term that encompasses a wide range of conditions affecting mental functioning and behavior. It refers to any significant disturbance in an individual’s cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning. 
• Mental Illness: This term is often used more specifically to describe a range of health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior. It is a subset of mental disorders and is used to refer to diagnosed conditions that impact a person’s mental well-being.

WE ALSO SUPPORT THOSE WITH AUTISM, INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

We don’t cut wash, blow dry or straighten unless its done with a licensed hairstyle.

For returned students we do ask to bring the ponytail holders and barrettes for their next appointment.

Students are able to continue to get their hair done throughout the school year.

It’s Completely free. We supply all hair supplies.

We clean and disinfect all brushes and combs, hair clips, anything we use after each person. We don’t treat lice.

What you eat can impact your mental health:
How you think, how you feel emotionally and your outlook on daily stressors.
Pay attention to how and what you eat to keep mood shifts at bay.

Your mental health affects every aspect of daily living: your physical health, energy level, social relationships and ability to cope with life’s challenges.

If you find yourself struggling with ways to help your mind process the ups and downs of the times, there’s good news. Your meal plan is a direct tool for helping your brain function at its best. It may take a bit of practice to introduce new behaviors into your daily routine, but you can do it. Let’s get started.

Stabilize Energy, Stabilize Mood

Keep your energy levels even keel by maintaining your blood sugar to minimize peaks and valleys in mood. Eat regularly scheduled meals with hydration from water and servings from the 5 Food Groups—Vegetables, Fruits, Grains, Protein Foods and Dairy. Doing so provides a variety of vitamins, minerals and antioxidant‍-‍acting plant compounds that help your body to work efficiently for overall well‍-‍being.

Color Half Your Plate

Every Food Group is important, but consistently shoot for half of each meal to come from vegetables and fruit. Weave more plants into meals and snacks by selecting a variety of colors, textures and types. For example, include orange citrus, purple berries, red tree fruit, yellow stringy winter squash, deep‍-‍colored leafy greens and bright white cruciferous vegetables.

Fill Up With All Types

Building meals and snacks around all forms of fruits and vegetables—fresh, frozen, canned, juiced and dried—is essential. Shop the array of colors, textures and types of produce throughout the aisles just waiting to help you feel and perform your best.

Stigma, as it relates to mental health, is when people who experience mental health disorders are viewed or view themselves in a negative light.

Mental health stigma can either be public stigma, self-stigma, or a combination of the two.

Public stigma includes stereotypes and discrimination held by the general population. A person can adopt public stigma and hold negative beliefs even before developing a mental health condition.

Stereotypes include beliefs that people are responsible for their mental health issues or that those with mental health conditions are more likely to be dangerous.

Common forms of discrimination include denying someone housing or turning down someone for a job based on their mental health.

Self-stigma happens when someone with a mental health disorder applies negative public views to themselves. They observe others’ negative attitudes. Often, they believe they are unworthy or should be able to control their symptoms through willpower.

When someone takes on beliefs like these, it’s easy for them to feel isolated, misunderstood, or that they’re the underdog. They may hesitate to apply for housing, get medical care, and participate in community activities.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES

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