The National Alliance on Mental Illness Minnesota (NAMI MN) is offering a free wellness program called Hearts+Minds to people across the state. Participants can join on zoom every Tuesday for five weeks from Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, to Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 from 3 – 4:30 p.m. The program aims to educate and empower
Happy New Year! As we welcome 2023 in the door, we get back to our routines and schedules. In Minnesota, students have had winter break and then quite possibly a few snow days with our most recent winter storm. The resource this week highlights behavioral health impacts for returning to in-person learning. While the
The University of Minnesota shares tips from Mariann Johnson, a mindfulness and wellbeing instructor in the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing, on prioritizing mental health and stress management during the holidays. Read "Talking holiday mental health with U of M" here.
As 2022 winds down to it's last days, take a look at PBISApps Teach by Design's 2022 Year in Review. This resource includes reflections on the year's research findings and practical strategies all presented in a fun and easy to navigate format.
The winter season brings with it many emotions, traditions, and holidays for people. Often times as a community, we can forget that not all people experience positivity at this time of year, sometimes feeling the loss of loved ones, loneliness, and feelings of being left out. In an effort to help each other out
December 3rd was the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The observance of this day was proclaimed by the United Nations in 1992. Since then, the observance of this day aims to promote the understanding of and mobilize supports for disability issues. The theme this year was "Innovation and Transformative Solutions for Inclusive Development".
A Pacer question and answer resource addressing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and transitioning to adulthood resources. Topics include self- advocacy, jobs and job training, post secondary education, community participation, recreation and leisure, and home living.
MarketResponse International created a report for The Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities exploring various forms of discrimination, how discrimination is experienced by individuals with intersecting identities, and the long and short term impacts of discrimination. Access the 2022 report "Impact of the Intersection of Developmental Disabilities and Other Population Profiles on Experiences with
With the holiday season in swing, it's important to recognize that neurodivergent individuals and their families may navigate different challenges related to holiday gatherings and traditions. Understanding and appreciating others differences is critical to creating more accesible and welcoming holiday spaces. Ultimately, no two people's needs are the same, so it's important to be
The Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network has shared a variety of resources from their Network that address the culture, resilience, and history of Native peoples and their communities. Events planned for the month are also linked.