OSU Mental Health Awareness Project

11/09/2021

Looking forward to being part of this amazing multi-state group! Join us for fun and fitness! Everything is online through Facebook! And you can walk/run/crawl your 30 minutes each day wherever works best for you!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1232668387239493/?ref=share

08/11/2021

"The Tokyo Olympics, taking place amid a pandemic that has had a massive impact on global mental health, was always going to present additional challenges for the competitors. But once Biles pulled out of the women’s gymnastics team event to focus on her mental health and physical safety, the issue became a defining theme of the Games. And her courageous choice, amplified by the global spotlight of the Games, created a rare opportunity for moving the discussion from raising awareness to positive action."

Biles' courageous choice created an opportunity for mental health discussions to move from raising awareness to positive action

08/04/2021

"Overall, among younger Americans, 'everyone’s kind of awakened' when it comes to mental health issues, Fox said. 'It’s like, ‘We know this exists. Why are we living like this? We can’t live like this anymore.'”
https://www.vox.com/22596341/simone-biles-withdrawal-osaka-olympics-mental-health
https://www.vox.com/22596341/simone-biles-withdrawal-osaka-olympics-mental-health

There’s a mental health moment in America, and athletes are leading the way.

07/29/2021

"'We also have to focus on ourselves, because at the end of the day, we're human, too,' Biles said, according to The Associated Press. 'We have to protect our mind and our body, rather than just go out there and do what the world wants us to do.'"

"We also have to focus on ourselves," Biles, who is considered the greatest gymnast of all time, said.

07/27/2021

A survey done by Ohio State University found that 71% of its students screened positive for burnout, 42.6% screened positive for anxiety, and 28.3% screened positive for depression.

An Ohio State return-to-campus survey found increased anxiety, depression and burnout among students, contributing to a rise in unhealthy coping mechanisms.

07/27/2021

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol, we are here to help. The Columbus and Franklin County Addiction Plan is hosting Walk in for Recovery events this summer to connect people with the disease of addiction to treatment and other services, including free vaccines. This week, they will be at True Love Ministries (1634 Minnesota Ave.) on July 27 and 28 from noon-8 p.m. Learn more at columbus.gov/cfcap.

07/23/2021

"The world doesn't work if we don't have good behavioral health for kids."

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, Bailey Lynn and her friends often talked about the toll the virus has taken. Still, the high school senior was surprised recently by the results of a survey she created to assess her classmates' mental health during the pandemic: Only a quarter who said they thought...

07/22/2021

Olympian Raven Saunders on prioritizing mental health, "I've gotten to a point now where I know that my mental health has to come first. So, whatever that takes or whatever that looks like, you know, however, you know unorthodox it may be. I'm taking it.”

Underneath her strong exterior that earned her the nickname the Hulk, Olympic shot putter Raven Saunders experienced depression. Learning how to cope and telling her story to help others has made her feel more mentally strong. That, in turn, has prepared her to medal in her second Olympic games.

07/22/2021

Are you looking for a place to eat and talk about your feelings? Then look no further than The Greatness Café. Located inside of the Massillon Museum, this café cares about its customers' physical and .

A new café outside of Canton puts a focus on mental health

07/22/2021

Entering adulthood can be an emotional time, but sometimes the ups and downs can mean something more.

07/19/2021

Did you know reading fiction can reduce your stress level by up to 68%? So pick up a good book this Monday if you are feeling stressed!
Graphic: DeStress Monday

07/16/2021

Learn more about the critical issues that multicultural communities are facing with this infographic from NAMI Georgia