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Rebranding Mental Health

Mental and Physical Health has historically been treated differently in our schools, communities, and organizations. We have physical education curriculums, organized sports clubs and fitness gyms, sick days, and wellness incentives. Yet, we've failed to incorporate consistent, accessible mental health education and supports that focus on preventative, sustainable practices. In fact, mental health initiatives have customarily been a reaction to acrisis or a short-lived intervention to avoid one. The Pandemic has highlighted the cracks in our systems, exposed the weaknesses, and widened the disparities. We MUST rebrand mental health and the traditional SEL learning to address the needs of our struggling youth and ouroverwhelmed adults. We must implement programs that cultivate environments in our schools, communities, and organizations that embody physical safety and psychological security/wellness. Mental and physical health are interconnected. Blooming Minds' mission is tor redefine how we approach mental health education and treatment. This podcast introduces the ideas behind this mission.

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Special Halloween Episode - How Halloween activities can promote skills need for well-being.

October 31, 2022 • Iman L. Khan, LMHC, LPC / Co-Host - Kurt Lois

In this special Halloween Episode of Rebranding Mental Health, Iman and Kurt discuss their favorite holiday, Halloween. Tune in and listen as they go beyond the goblins, ghosts and ghouls, into the traditions and activities; discussing how some may promote skills such as resiliency, emotional regulation, and stress recovery.

There is never a dull moment with Iman and Kurt as they present concepts supporting the Rebranding of Mental Health.

Episodes References:

Clasen, M., Kjeldgaard-Christiansen, J., & Johnson, J. A. (2020). Horror, personality, and threat simulation: A survey on the psychology of scary media. Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences, 14(3), 213–230. https://doi.org/10.1037/ebs0000152

Kiernan, J. S. (n.d.). Halloween Facts Infographic: Spooky Stats for 2022. Wallethub. https://wallethub.com/blog/halloween-facts/25374

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