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Helping Loved Ones Struggling with Mental Health Issues

Helping Loved Ones Struggling with Mental Health Issues

Hello all,
 
Welcome back from Thanksgiving holiday. It will be good to gather together again on Zoom!
 
What can we do when those we care about have mental health issues? Hear from people with mental health conditions and their loved ones who are there for them. 5 Ways to help someone struggling with their mental health | Mental Health Season – BBC Ideas
Warmup: If you could bring back one superstar of any field for one final performance, who would it be (Babe Ruth, James Dean, Elvis Presley…)?
8 Things to Know About Depression and Anxiety

8 Things to Know About Depression and Anxiety

Hi all,

This week we have an article to read instead of a video. It’s short though, so we can read it together if you don’t get to it before the meeting.

The article is “I Have Depression and Anxiety – 8 Things I Wish People Knew About It.”

Please bring your thoughts and questions to the discussion.

Warmup question: Tell us two boring but unlikely-to-be-known facts about yourself.

LGBTQI+ Mental Health Experience

LGBTQI+ Mental Health Experience

Hi all,

This Thursday we’ll 
watch two short videos in which LGBTQI+ people discuss mental health issues specific to their community. We’ll then discuss our own feelings and reactions to their comments. Videos: LGBTQI+ Mental Health Experience and LGBT mental health issues.
Warm-up question: What are your favorite fall foods and rituals? Your favorite pumpkin patches, fall festivals, and produce stands? (asking for a friend 😉)
Kirsten
The Loneliness Epidemic

The Loneliness Epidemic

Hi all,

In 2023 the US Surgeon General declared a Loneliness Epidemic in America, declaring it as dangerous to our health as smoking. Come share a short video and discussion on the Loneliness epidemic.

You’re invited to join this one-hour conversation. Newcomers are welcome!

Warm-up question: If you were going to write a book, what would be the topic?
 
Led by Dee this week!