Even though we have to stay indoors a little longer, MPA is always here for you! |
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! |
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Mental Health Awareness Month aims to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and to reduce stigma around seeking help for one's mental health. Here are some resources and ways that you can be involved and contribute for this cause: - Free mental health toolkit from Mental Health America - NAMI is launching a campaign "You Are Not Alone" that features the lived experiences of people affected by mental health and their journey. You are more than welcome to contribute and share your story here. - "Seize the Awkward" Campaign that is geared towards guiding teenagers and yougn adults on ways to communicate and talk to their peers about mental health. - Acacia Counseling and Wellness asked their providers to share therapy myths on their Instagram page. Check out some of their posts here, here, and here. There are also more here! |
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This blog is specifically catered for psychology students by psychology students. We hope that this can be a space where students connect and resonate with each other. All of you are most welcomes to contribute and share your voices about your journey as a psychology student. We welcome students to share about their experiences of being a new parent, applying for financial aid, being a first-generation student, self-care practices, working full-time while studying, moving across the country for internship...the list goes on! More information about contributing to the blog can be found here. |
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Friday Forum Webinar Encore; May 8, 2020 Acceptance Based Approaches for Weight Stigma and Client Weight Concerns Participants will learn about the need for and evidence supporting acceptance-based approaches to weight concerns, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Health At Every Size (HAES®), as well as anintegrative psychotherapy, Accept Yourself! which combines ACT and HAES to enhance the mental and physical health of psychologically distressed larger-bodied women. Student rate: $15 | | |
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Friday Forum Webinar; June 5, 2020 Clinical Issues in Adoption Through the Lifespan This program will provide a big-picture, broad overview of the psychological stress and mental health issues that affect many adoptees across the lifespan. This program will focus on snapshots of interventions for early childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. This lens allows psychologists to see that adoption affects the person across the lifespan. Student rate: $15 | | |
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"I'm so tired....": Coping Through A Global Pandemic |
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We want to acknowledge that this is a challenging and exhausting time to be a student (and practitioner for some) in a mental health field. During these times, we would encourage folks to be kind to themselves and take breaks when necessary! Don't hesitate to reach out for support. If you have the capacity, offer support to your peers too. We are here for each other as a community! Fill out the quick poll below to let us know your concerns so that we are able to provide the appropriate support for you: |
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