The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline successfully transitioned to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline on Saturday, July 16. As expected, volume over the transition week increased substantially. We are grateful that transitioning to 988 brought awareness of this resource, and more people sought support through the 988 Lifeline, and help was available. Full data for… View ArticlePublished on - July 22, 2022 6:52 pmPublished by - Comms Team
Pride Month is a wonderful time to show up for the LGBTQIA+ community. While support for people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans/Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) has steadily improved since Stonewall, there are still barriers that can cause LGBTQIA+ individuals to not seek emotional support. They are at disproportionate risk for… View ArticlePublished on - June 28, 2022 5:25 pmPublished by - Comms Team
Stress can appear suddenly and randomly. It can impact our relationships, influence our work, cause changes in sleeping habits, activate headaches, and lead to a variety of different outcomes. When our lives change or an unexpected event occurs, even if it is positive, it is often challenging to cope with our emotions and assess the… View ArticlePublished on - May 31, 2022 7:28 pmPublished by - Comms Team
It’s not uncommon to desire higher self-esteem. We all want to walk around confidently in our own skin. However, maintaining a healthy level of self-esteem can sometimes feel challenging. Between work stress, the effects of past or present emotional stressors, day-to-day worries and everything else life throws at us, we might sometimes find it difficult… View ArticlePublished on - May 6, 2022 6:49 pmPublished by - Comms Team
Throughout the winter and into spring, our mental health can be impacted. Especially now, in the 24/7 media age with a global pandemic and graphic news headlines, many people are experiencing heightened anxiety and stress. While it’s not always realistic to control your environment, it is possible to control how and where you receive emotional… View ArticlePublished on - April 15, 2022 3:51 pmPublished by - Comms Team
By Lisa Furst, Chief Program Officer at Vibrant Emotional Health The end of 2021 is rapidly approaching, and we are fully in the midst of the holiday season. We can feel so many things at this time of year – joy and excitement, pleasure and anticipation, love and goodwill. But even in the most ordinary… View ArticlePublished on - December 20, 2021 4:57 pmPublished by - Comms Team
At Vibrant Emotional Health, we understand that the coronavirus pandemic has presented an array of mental health challenges for people at all stages of life. Our goal is to support the full spectrum of mental wellness to help everyone receive emotional support and care when, where, and how they need it. This is where we… View ArticlePublished on - May 3, 2021 8:29 pmPublished by - Comms Team
The murders of eight people in Georgia, six of them Asian American women, are shocking and horrifying. And while investigators have been quick to dismiss the notion that this violence was racially-motivated, we know better. These murders are emblematic of the racism and violence faced historically by Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in… View ArticlePublished on - March 19, 2021 4:00 pmPublished by - Comms Team
This page is regularly updated with new resources and information. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have the lowest help-seeking rate for mental health services of any racial/ethnic group. This may be due to the many systemic barriers to accessing mental health care and quality treatment, such as the disparity between the high demand and poor… View ArticlePublished on - March 19, 2021 2:55 pmPublished by - Comms Team
This page is regularly updated with new resources and information. According to the Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, Black adults in the U.S. are more likely than white adults to report persistent symptoms of emotional distress, such as sadness, hopelessness and feeling like everything is an effort. Black adults living below the… View ArticlePublished on - February 19, 2021 5:26 pmPublished by - Comms Team