Join us in February 2021, for a month-long virtual event raising awareness and opening up discussions surrounding mental health.
Let’s Talk Mental Health
Mental health is fundamental to our overall health and well-being. But sometimes, it’s ok not to be ok. Throughout the month of February, join us for our virtual Mental Health Event. Our goals are simple: to start honest conversations around mental health and provide you with resources that will help you during difficult times — such as COVID-19, a significant source of stress for nearly 8 in 10 Americans.
Confidentiality notice: We understand that conversations about mental health can be personal. Please know that we will keep your identity and information confidential should you choose to participate in any of the below events.
19%
of adults (47 million) are experiencing a mental illness.
Source: Mental Health America
Join Our Live Events
Watch Main Line Health’s Webinar Series!
USLI and Main Line Health have partnered together to create a three-part webinar series to help educate you on the important topic of mental health. Browse the series below:
Wear your support.
Let’s keep the momentum going! Tag us on social, using the hashtag #MindYourMentalHealth, and share your journey with us!
Don’t forget to follow us!
Mental Wellness
Today, 10 million Americans — more than twice as many as a decade ago — practice some form of meditation, according to TIME magazine. And with contemporary medical experts claiming regular practice of this ancient activity improves well-being and health, the trend may well continue.
Yoga also has many benefits, as it challenges and relaxes the body and mind. When practicing yoga, you allow your body to become more aware of its inner self. Your mind focuses on the current state of your body and helps it return to a calm, resting state. Yoga emphasizes the unity of your breath, mindfulness and inner strength and brings you back to reality.
Mindfulness Yoga with Alexis Strizziere
Guided Mindfulness Meditations
Guided Mindfulness Run
Work From Home Wellness
Register for the Work From Home Wellness Challenge to stay mentally and physically healthy at home. Not only will you receive daily motivation and at-home workouts, but you'll also be challenged to complete simple movement and nutrition tasks. Plus, participants can sign up for live workouts each week!
On-Demand Fitness
Slainte Fitness is dedicated to keeping you healthy and fit year-round. Check out our on-demand fitness library, where you can browse cardio workouts, strength and core workouts, yoga and pilates, meditation, audio workouts, flexibility resources and much more!
Experience the Film, Join the Panel
Wednesday, February 17 at 7 p.m. EST
Watch a private screening of the powerful documentary, LIV. Join us after the film for a panel discussion with Chief Impact Officer, Tess Kunik, and Honey Beuf of The LIV Project, and Licensed Professional Counselor, Susan Caso.
Submit your questions for the panel >>
About the film
Content warning: The below film description references depression and suicide.
LIV features sisters Tess and Liv, who from a young age are inseparable. Liv is a young girl, growing up with relentless pressures of social media, teen depression and, often, suicidal thoughts. LIV takes us into a rare and riveting journey of raw emotions and fears of a young life on the edge — and ultimately a big sister’s desperate struggle to save her. Through fearless storytelling, LIV reveals the realities of stigma, the struggles of mental health, and the aftermath for the survivors left behind in a suicide.
Mental Health Resources and Reads
Need Help?
We are not a crisis center, but here are some resources that are always open.
Organizations and Hotlines
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
National Domestic Violence Hotline | (800-799-SAFE)
24-Hour Crisis Textline | Text HOME to 741741
24- Hour Sexual Assault Hotline | (800-656-HOPE)
AA/NA | Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotic Anonymous
GRASP | Grief Recovery After Substance Passing
NAMI | National Alliance on Mental Health Support Services
SAMSHA | National Support Network for Substance Use Disorders
Mental Health Reading List
Mental Health Apps and Games
Calm Mobile App
Calm is a meditation and sleep app that helps to lower your stress levels and quiet your mind at bedtime, thus promoting a more restful sleep. There are many programs to choose from within the app, such as guided meditations, breathing exercises, sleep stories and calming music. If you have been struggling to quiet a racing mind and get a good night’s sleep, this app is for you. Learn More >>
Headspace Mobile App
Happiness, less stress and sound sleep are the three goals of Headspace. Use this app to learn meditation and mindfulness skills from world class experts. Start your day on the right foot with “The Wake Up,” or end your day with a relaxing “Sleepcast.” Choose from hundreds of guided meditations on topics like managing stress, sleep, anxiety and focus. If you’re in need of a space to breathe and decompress, this app's for you. Learn More >>
The Game That Goes There
This is a party game where players have to guess what thought is yours. You’ll realize we’re all more alike than you think! Learn More >>
Parents Corner
Main Line Health Presents: Children and Mental Health
How to Check In With Your Child
Set aside time to talk: 15 minutes or longer is recommended. Get rid of distractions. This time is just about checking in. Avoid phones, tablets and television.
Ask open-ended questions: Start a discussion by asking “What went well today?” and “What could have gone better?”
Listen: Let them express their ideas fully before you respond.
Come up with solutions together: Help them come up with ideas for how to make the next day better, or identify someone who can help, like a therapist, a doctor or a pastor.
Schedule time for your next check-in: Be sure to create a routine for check-ins, whether it’s daily, weekly, or every month.
Source: The Check-in Project
Get Them Moving With Family Fitness
Did you know?
Exercise improves mental health by reducing anxiety, depression, and negative mood and by improving self-esteem and cognitive function. It has also been found to alleviate symptoms such as low self-esteem and social withdrawal
Recommended Books and Movies
“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.”
―Glenn Close
How did we do?
We are learning too. We’d love to know how your experience was and how we can improve. Please let us know of any topics you would like to see included next time. We are always open to suggested books and resources!