The Walking in Wellness Series features subject matter experts who share their insights, experiences, and tangible learnings that enable substance misuse and other behavioral health professionals to utilize evidence-based practices to promote well-being. Using inspirational stories, subject matter experts will provide listeners with skills and knowledge to address the challenges of offering critical support to […]
Self Care
National Addiction Professionals Day
National Addiction Professionals Day September 20, 2021
Well-being app for Black women
From Katara Enterprises LLC EXHALE is an emotional well-being app designed for Black, Indigenous, Women of Color (BIWOC). It’s time to exhale – to let go of all that isn’t serving you and breathe in life, energy, healing, and love. The practices in this app are what we call “soul medicine”- medicine for the depths […]
Caregivers
NREPP Suspended
From the Washington Post. Trump administration freezes database of addiction and mental health treatments Federal health officials have suspended a program that helps thousands of professionals and community groups across the country find effective interventions for preventing and treating mental illness and substance-use disorders. The National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP) is housed within the […]
Well-Being Guide for Addiction Professionals
Work and Well-Being: A Guide for Addiction Professionals This booklet identifies common workplace stressors for addiction professionals and offers evidence-based, practical strategies and resources to promote healthy lifestyles and productive professional lives. It is intended to assist agencies to create supportive work environments as well as provide guidance to employees on enhancing their own well-being. […]
World Mental Health Day 2017: Illness in the Workplace Is More Common Than You Might Think
From Fortune. Click here to see the original article. By Natasha Back Today is World Mental Health Day, which aims to raise awareness about mental health issues around the world and mobilize efforts to support mental health. This year’s theme is mental health in the workplace, looking at how our workplace experience can be improved to promote mental […]