BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resources and Tools

Self-compassion involves treating yourself with kindness when you make a mistake, fail, or experience a setback. Speaking to yourself harshly, won’t motivate you to do better. In fact, studies show it tends to have the opposite effect.

Board Member Jim Shotwell

It all begins with an idea.

Comparing yourself to others will likely create a drop in self-confidence and cause unhappiness. It’s also not that useful. Instead of comparing yourself to others, if you make it a practice to look at your strengths often, you will see that you have a lot to offer and a lot to be happy about.

Self-confidence is defined as a feeling of trust in one’s abilities, qualities, and judgment. Self-confidence is important to your health and psychological well-being. Having a healthy level of self-confidence can help you live a full and meaningful life. It can also help build positive relationships in your life.

Comparing yourself to others will likely create a drop in self-confidence and cause unhappiness. It’s also not that useful. Instead of comparing yourself to others, if you make it a practice to look at your strengths often, you will see that you have a lot to offer and a lot to be happy about.

LifeWays Selected as Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Grantee

Self-care used to be viewed as an indulgence and it was not something people really spoke about. Fast-forward to 2021 - We’ve all heard of it, some say we’re advocates of it, but do we really know what ‘self-care’ is and how to practice it?

Whether you are single this Valentine's Day or just away from a loved one, here are some simple self-care plans for Valentine’s Day! Complete with a breakfast to start off your day, mindfulness reminders, and tips for relaxation. You will be feeling the (self) love at the end of this routine!

New 24/7 Crisis Services is an Alternative to the Hospital for Mental Health Needs in Jackson and Hillsdale

During the holidays, you may find you may not always agree with your family members. Whether it’s over Politics or the Pandemic (or the “P” words), there may be some strong opinions that show up at your Thanksgiving celebration. As much as consensus suggests that you shouldn’t talk about these big topics at the dinner table, the reality is that it’s going to be pretty much unavoidable this year, and that’s ok.

LifeWays is pleased to announce a new partnership with Genoa Healthcare to provide onsite Consumer Medication Coordinators (CMCs) at LifeWays!

There will be one CMC available onsite in both the Jackson and Hillsdale offices to help consumers by reminding them to get lab work completed and coordinating medication related tasks or questions.

Previously recognized as Minority Mental Health Month, BIPOC Mental Health Month was created to bring awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face regarding mental illness in the United States. LifeWays aims to shed light on the experiences BIPOC communities face regarding mental health services.

June is PTSD Awareness Month. 

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