Coping & Thriving Webinar Series

What we Think & Say Matters: How Unconscious Stigma May Worsen Our mental Health

Mental health stigma remains a barrier for the recognition and treatment of mental illness, including amongst health care providers and staff. Often due to this unconscious messaging, many are missing out on opportunities for relief. During this webinar we will discuss stigma, “burnout”, and where the research stands.

Presenter, Julia Riddle, MD is currently an assistant in the department of psychiatry pursuing a postdoctoral fellowship in reproductive mental health at the Women’s Mood Disorder Center at Johns Hopkins.

Wednesday, May 19th @ 3 p.m.

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Mental Health Awareness & Ethnic Minority Clients

Racial/ethnic, gender, and sexual minorities often suffer from poor mental health outcomes related to accessibility of high quality mental health care services, cultural stigma surrounding mental health care, discrimination, and overall lack of awareness about mental health. This multimedia webinar examines the mental health needs, concerns, rights, and responsibilities of ethnic minority clients.

Presenter, Norma Day-Vines, Ph.D., serves as Associate Dean for Faculty Development in the School of Education at Johns Hopkins University and maintains appointment as Professor of Counseling and Human Development.

Tuesday, May 25th @ Noon

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Here 4 U: JH Online Peer Support Group for WOmen

Women often feel overworked and overwhelmed. After all, you have a lot on your plate. And you may feel like that plate is overflowing with demands since the pandemic hit. It’s important to recognize how COVID-19 may be impacting your life and relationships so you can take steps to improve your wellbeing. Women can join a safe space to talk about how they’re doing emotionally. They’ll also hear how others are coping with COVID-19 and everything else. During this one-hour online discussion, women will have the chance to:

• Connect with their peers to share how they’re dealing emotionally amid COVID-19
• Talk about social isolation and the virtual environment
• Build coping skills and resilience

Spots are available on a first come, first served basis. Please register as soon as possible if you’re interested. We want women to bring their thoughts, feelings and questions. And remember: You and all your household members can call us 24/7 for in-the-moment support and resources.

Wednesday, May 26th @ 1pm

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CARE@WORK: HOW IMPROV CAN IMPROVE YOUR WORK & LIFE

Kelly Leonard is a longtime creative executive at The Second City, the world’s premier comedy theatre, and he’s going to show us how improvisation can give individuals and groups the skills they need to succeed in the future of work. He has collaborated with behavioral scientists to come up with exercises that are rooted in evidence and applicable in work and life. Kelly will share how you can use the power of storytelling to win over audiences and practical ways to improve collaboration, creativity, and resilience. Fun and laughter encouraged.

Monday, June 14th @ Noon

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