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We’re 33 days from the election—How’s the mood on your campus this election season? For many students, this is their first time voting, and we have learned that they are stressed! Join us as we discuss the new 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 — 12PM to 12:45PM ET 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲: FREE 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Zoom (Link provided after registration) 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gAQfvAhR UpLift Iris Jones Tiffany Lanier Paula Mejía #ElectionAnxiety #GenZ #MentalHealth

Election season can be stressful for college students. Join us for 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 on October 8 at 12PM ET—a webinar on supporting young adults’ mental health during election season. Our expert panel will discuss the unique challenges college students face during election season and offer practical strategies for managing anxiety and stress. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: ⇢ Learn how elections can affect student well-being ⇢ Discover effective coping mechanisms and support resources to use on campus and beyond ⇢ Gain insights from students, mental health professionals, and media experts Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your professional toolkit and support your students effectively. Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/gAQfvAhR #collegestudents #electionanxiety #highereducation #mentalhealth

𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 As part of National Recovery Month, we're offering a CE course (2 contact hours) on September 20th. This course is ideal for professionals working in higher education who want to learn more about: • Recognizing substance use disorders in college students • Implementing effective treatment & recovery initiatives • Supporting the unique needs of this population • The role of Collegiate Recovery Communities Speakers: Dr. Thomas Kimball (Texas Tech University) & Dr. Chris DaSambiagio-Moore (University of North Alabama) When: Friday, September 20, 2024 — 10AM to 12PM ET Price: $10 | Free for UpLift providers Where: Zoom (Link provided after registration) Credits: 2 Contact Hours Register now! #NationalRecoveryMonth #SubstanceUseDisorders #HigherEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment Tom Kimball

During Suicide Prevention Week, it’s crucial to talk about the value of a safety plan. It’s a normal, common tool for therapy that prepares you with ideas and actions you can quickly reach for during a crisis. As its name suggests, a safety plan keeps you safe when things might feel hopeless. Whether it’s knowing when to use it, writing down your coping strategies, or knowing who to contact for support, a safety plan can be a lifeline that protects you from harm and gets you through the day—or a difficult moment—to keep going. #MentalHealth #SafetyPlan #CrisisSupport #SuicidePrevention Casey C.

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐄𝐔 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Join us for an online training on 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟎𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟐𝐩𝐦 EDT to learn how to effectively support college students through substance use disorders. 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐂𝐄𝐔𝐬 by gaining valuable insights from experts in collegiate recovery, Dr. Thomas Kimball and Dr. Chris DaSambiagio-Moore. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞: • Identifying substance use disorders in college students • Implementing treatment and recovery initiatives on campus • The role of peer support communities Register today! Hosted by Addiction Prevention Coalition and UpLift #recovery #treatment #highereducation #substanceuse #CEU

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𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐲 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐆𝐁𝐓𝐐𝐈𝐀+ 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 Many LGBTQIA+ people struggle to find support in their lives—but having just one affirming presence can be a life-changing difference. LGBTQIA+ people deserve support and celebration any time of the year and in every aspect of their lives. If you or someone you care about is looking for a provider where they can be their authentic selves, check out this blog where we go over: ✭ Why LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists matter ✭ What to consider when finding the right therapist for you ✭ Resources for the LGBTQIA+ community #PrideMonth #LGBTQIATherapy #MentalHealth #UpLiftHelps Casey C.

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐩𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬: 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐆𝐁𝐓𝐐𝐈𝐀+ 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 At UpLift, we're committed to providing affirming and effective care for all clients. This month, we hosted a Brown Bag talk featuring UpLift therapists Victor Rivera Sink, LCMHC, and Dr. Rajkaran Sachdej, alongside community activist Emma Holland 🌈🍉 and campus clinician Caitlin Hughes. They shared valuable insights on creating a safe and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Here are some key takeaways for UpLift therapists: → 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝: Listen actively and learn what "affirming care" means to each client. Their journey is unique! → 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥: Consider how a client's LGBTQIA+ identity intersects with race, ethnicity, and other aspects of their life. → 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫: Be mindful of subtle verbal or nonverbal cues that might be unintentionally harmful. → 𝐁𝐞 𝐚 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲: Advocate for your clients and display pride flags or wear pronoun pins in your office. →𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐮𝐩-𝐭𝐨-𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: Continually expand your knowledge by attending workshops and reading research on LGBTQIA+ mental health. UpLift is proud to support our therapists in providing quality care to the LGBTQIA+ community. #UpLiftHelps #LGBTQIA #mentalhealth #affirmativecare #PrideMonth

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞-𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 Watching therapists take notes during sessions can feel mysterious for clients. Our latest blog post by Casey C. demystifies this tool for capturing key client information. If you have clients who are curious about your notes—or you’re a client yourself, seeking answers—check out the article to learn: ‣ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. What information about you matters to a therapist? The kind that deepens their understanding of you and deepens the therapeutic relationship. ‣ 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬. By documenting progress, therapists tailor treatment plans based on any change (or lack thereof) in symptoms to help clients reach goals. ‣ 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬. Different kinds of notes serve different purposes, and HIPAA grants access to some notes while denying it for others. Read the full blog post here → https://lnkd.in/gHgV_Z_k #mentalhealthcare #HIPAAcompliance #therapytools #UpLift #behavioralhealth

May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. 1 in 10 women experience postpartum depression or PPD yet it often goes undiscussed. The sudden change, recovery, and pressures of new parenthood can make it hard for people to recognize the signs in their loved ones and in themselves. UpLift therapist Melanie Dalton, LCSW spoke with us about the symptoms of postpartum depression, the causes, and what people should do to address it. PPD can have long-lasting impacts on mothers and newborns that shouldn’t go ignored.Check out the blog to learn more and what kind of support exists for new mothers and parents. #postpartumdepression #ppd #maternal #mentalhealth