Mass 211
www.Mass211Help.org
(Can't find what you are looking for onliCe? Simply dial 2-1-1 and get connected to a specialist waiting to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.)
Caring.com
www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/options-for-seniors-with-mental-health-conditions/
When thinking of age-related health issues, physical infirmity probably springs to most people’s minds; however, seniors are also prone to mental health disorders. Another exciting transition is retirement, which many people anticipate with enthusiasm but might trigger or exacerbate mental health issues.
Although there are insufficient studies into seniors’ mental health, those that do exist expose cause for concern. For example, almost one-fourth of seniors in the United States are believed to be socially isolated and approximately two-thirds don’t get the mental health treatment they need. Assisted living facilities provide safe, secure and sociable homes with staff trained to care for residents with mental health issues. This guide provides an overview of the mental health conditions that seniors typically face and how assisted living can help.
Q-Mob
https://queermenoftheberkshires.org/
Q-MoB empowers queer men in the greater Berkshire region to create, find, & participate in activity/support groups, classes, & resources that foster community, wellness, & fun. We are a non-profit hub for diverse & intergenerational community organizing for rural queer/gay men of all ages, races, income levels, & backgrounds to discover & manifest their individual & collective potential.
Post-Partum Depression
The birth of a child stirs a variety of powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. But it can also result in something you might not expect — depression.
Most new moms experience postpartum "baby blues" after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety and difficulty sleeping. Baby blues usually begin within the first 2 to 3 days after delivery and may last for up to two weeks.
But some new moms experience a more severe, long-lasting form of depression known as postpartum depression. Sometimes it's called peripartum depression because it can start during pregnancy and continue after childbirth. Postpartum depression is not a character flaw or a weakness. Learn the signs and learn how to get help. You are not alone.
Postpartum depression can happen to Dad’s too. Having a baby is a life changing event. Help is available.
https://www.2020mom.org/facts-about-maternal-suicide
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/postpartum-depression-support
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/postpartum-depression-resources-for-mothers
https://www.nichd.nih.gov/ncmhep/initiatives/moms-mental-health-matters/find-help
Social Media Addiction
Society is becoming more aware of some of the dangerous effects of social media, especially on young audiences. It is something that we are even actively working with families on to make sure these apps become safer places. Since it is such an important issue, we recently made a page dedicated to social media addiction. It sheds interesting insight into many trends like: which app is the most dangerous, is social media addiction on the rise, are mental health issues increasing, and more. Click here to learn more.
A Guide for Addressing the Loneliness Epidemic
In May, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a special report on the public health crisis of loneliness in America. T.R.U.E Addiction and Behavioral Health has put together this incredible guide with dozens of mental health and substance use resources that can help. Click here to view the guide.
Support for Survivors of Sexual Assault and Violence
Survivors’s goal is to help people who have been impacted by sexual assault and abuse get the resources and assistance they need and deserve.
We do this by providing:
Educational content reviewed by a diverse group of experts
Legal resources and referrals for survivors
First-hand commentary from survivors and professionals who work with survivors
Connections to organizations focused on survivor healing
For more information click here.