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E4 Center Presents: “Older African Americans and Mental Health

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Sponsored by E4 Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging, Rush University Medical Center and SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration CEU’s are available. Speakers: Martha R. Crowther, PhD, MPH and Danielle McDuffie, MA Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2022 Time: 10am–12pm PT/11am-1pm MT/12-2pm CT/1-3pm ET African American older adults are more likely to …

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Free CEU’s Available for the Illinois Coalition on Mental Health and Aging’s Social Isolation Workshop

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This program will provide an overview of the risk factors and impact of social isolation for older adults.

Want to Improve Your Sleep Habits?

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How does aging change how you sleep? Sleep tends to be shorter and lighter and you may wake up more often during the night.

Age-related Forgetfulness: What’s Normal and What’s Not?

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Mild forgetfulness is often a part of aging. What’s the difference between normal, age-related forgetfulness and a serious memory problem? Serious memory problems make it hard to do everyday things like driving and shopping. Signs may include: Asking the same questions over and over again Getting lost in familiar places Not being able to follow …

Four Ways Exercise Supports Your Emotional and Mental Health

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Research has shown that exercise is not only good for your physical health, it also supports emotional and mental health. Physical activity can help: Reduce feelings of depression and stress, while improving your mood and overall emotional well-being. Increase your energy level. Improve sleep. Empower you to feel more in control. Read more about the emotional …

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MHA Releases Update on 2020 Annual Conference

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As we entered 2020, Mental Health America (MHA) was gearing up for yet another amazing Annual Conference in June in the heart of Washington, DC. The venue, programs and speakers were all in place to make it one of the best events yet. Then our entire world literally changed in weeks as the COVID-19 pandemic raced across …

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Take Care of Your Cognitive Health

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Cognitive health refers to your ability to think, remember and learn. Our cognitive abilities affect how well we do everyday tasks and whether we can live independently. Some cognitive changes are normal with aging, and many of those are positive. People often have more knowledge and insight from a lifetime of experiences. It is important …

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Participating in New Activities Benefit Your Health

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Research tells us people who engage in productive and social activities are less likely to develop certain diseases, have a longer lifespan and are happier. Even while you are staying home for COVID-19, you can participate in online games, video chat with friends and family and learn something new.

Mental Health America Releases 2020 Mental Health Toolkit

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The following is an introductory message from Paul Gionfriddo, President and CEO of Mental Health America: May is Mental Health Month, and it has never been more important than this year. Until now, there were still some people who believed that mental health wasn’t everyone’s concern. They thought that our annual mental health resources – even …

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