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MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH




Did you know that the hospital system has seen a 300% increase in patients over the last two years in emergency rooms struggling with mental illness?


New Community Bible Fellowship is helping to erase the stigma around mental illness by providing resources from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to help those in need. If you struggle with mental illness or know someone that does, please visit https://namigreatercleveland.org/ for more information and helpful resources or call the Cleveland NAMI helpline at 216-875-7776.


What you need to know about mental health

How to talk about mental health

Is praying about your mental health enough?

healthy habits for your mental health 

pastor adolphus gaffney

In the clip Pastor Adolphus delves into the topic of mental health by using an acronym that shows the importance of our mental well-being. 


LIFE

S - Silence/Meditation

A - Affirmation

V - Vision

E - Exercise

R - Reading

S - Scribing

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WE CAN DO THIS BECAUSE WE ARE STRONGER–TOGETHER!


men embracing their mental health 

dr. ramone ford

In this clip Dr. Ramone Ford explains how he helps men find a safe space to foster positive habits in expressing their mental health. 


Dr. Ramone also talked about a loose gas cap and the unexpected problems it can lead to a vehicle and how having a tight seal on our "Gas Capp" relates to our mental health. Below is the acronym he shared. 


G - Get Enough Sleep

A - Affirm Yourself with The Word of God

S - Stay Positive

C - Connect with Others

A - (Stay) Active

P - (Get) Professional Help

P - Prayer


EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

We have compiled a list of resources that will hopefully provide relief to those experiencing emotional stress.


HELP HOTLINES

Ohio Crisis Text Line: Text "4hope" to 741741. This line will connect you to trained crisis counselors.  

Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746

OhioMHAS Help Line: 1-877-275-6364



HELP WITH ANXIETY

Identifying and Coping with Anxiety

Anxiety Questionnaire from Anxiety and Depression Association of America


STRESS AND HEALTHY COPING

How to be Okay in Stressful Times

Managing Stress


MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR YOUR CHILD

Your Journey with Kids, Teens and Young Adults