Mental Health & Well-Being Newsletter

Ramsey County, Minnesota sent this bulletin at 07/27/2020 11:39 AM CDT

July 27, 2020

Welcome to the new Mental Health and Well-Being Newsletter

Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health promotes and supports healing, wellness and recovery for all residents. We send this newsletter with the goal of providing residents with resources and wellness events. If you or your organization has opportunities to engage the community and would like to share them in the newsletter, let us know by emailing Kari Umanzor.

July is Minority Mental Health Month

Mental illness doesn’t discriminate based on gender, race, religion, and other socioeconomic factors. Anyone can experience depression, anxiety, substance use, PTSD, and other behavioral health conditions. However, racial and ethnic minority populations continue to find it more difficult to access and receive quality mental healthcare.

July is Minority Mental Health Month and we’re sharing resources you can use to learn more about racial trauma, social determinants of health, and more.

Stay connected while social distancing

What Is Racial Trauma? Understanding How Trauma Affects the Black Community
Racism, whether subtle or direct, has long-term impacts on the mental and behavioral health of Black communities. Join us Tuesday, August 11 at 2 p.m. ET to hear Dr. Jamila Holcomb, Ph.D., LMFT discuss how racial trauma affects the mental, emotional, and physical health of the Black community and how clinicians and organizations can better connect with Black clients and understand their own implicit bias.

Wellness Wednesday With LaDonna
Studies show the health benefits of having a mindfulness practice such as: lower blood pressure, reduce stress & anxiety, improve sleep, mental clarity, enhance creativity, better mood and so much more! Join at 5 p.m. to maintain your health and wellness routine with meditation and breath work on ZOOM. Join every Wednesday, until Aug 12, at 5 p.m. Join Zoom Meditation

Self-Care: Intentionally Improving Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In addition to the understandable and normal waves of anxiety, depression, and stress that many feel during this uncertain time, the COVID-19 pandemic renders us more vulnerable to burnout, compassion fatigue, or vicarious trauma. Register for this upcoming webinar to learn why COVID-19 is challenging our resilience and how to intentionally incorporate self-care into our lives during this time.

The Double Burden: Health Disparities among People of Color Living with Disabilities
Public health and health policy experts agree on the need to assess health disparities and healthcare inequities experienced by historically disadvantaged groups and subpopulations of interest. However, these assessments often fail to consider the significance of collecting data on members of historically disadvantaged groups and subpopulations with disabilities.

Updates from Ramsey County

COVID-19 Testing: Temporary testing offered by local community organizations and community clinics offering COVID-19 testing on an ongoing basis are available.

COVID-19 Racial Equity & Community Engagement

Advancing racial and health equity and effective community engagement is an integral part of Ramsey County's COVID-19 response and shared resources.

If you would like someone to present information on COVID-19 to your organization you can email coronavirus@ramseycounty.us

Community Mental Health Resources in Ramsey County.

Mental health crisis services are available 24/7 for all adults and children. In the event of a mental health crisis call:

Adult Mental Health Crisis Line: 651-266-7900.
Children’s Mental Health Crisis Line: 651-266-7878.

In addition to providing phone support, mobile crisis teams can meet people at their homes, schools, workplaces or in the community. Crisis teams can also provide connections with on-going services and referrals to community resources.

Supporting Mental Well-Being During COVID-19: Tips to Reduce COVID-19 Anxiety

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