An Omaha teen is using her talent and creativity to help those struggling with mental health.
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Data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show the number of adolescents reporting poor mental health is increasing.
Considering nonprofit sabbatical leave? Here’s my experience. #nonprofits #burnout #sabbatical Preventing burnout is not just ideal, itβs a must-have for nonprofit jobs. Nonprofit leaders are notorious for working intensely and overcoming big challenges while trying to help as many as we can, which puts us at greater risk of burnout. But a sabbatical, when feasible, can help people in nonprofit jobs rest, recover, and re-energize for the work ahead. In this video I share a little bit more about my own experience planning a nonprofit sabbatical and share some steps and tips for you to plan your own nonprofit sabbatical leave.FOUNDER TO FULL-TIME: Check out my trainings and blog on starting a nonprofit or social enterprise at http://foundertofulltime.com/ // WHAT TO WATCH NEXT Starting a Nonprofit: Your Basic Compliance Checklist!https://youtu.be/28_vAxobgtoHow to Manage Stress and Avoid Burnout as a Change Makerhttps://youtu.be/AiUJaH8IbjwTime Management Tips from a Nonprofit Executive Directorhttps://youtu.be/-Tu7ywezfnM// CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome!02:20 Symptoms of Burnout03:44 Recap: What is a Nonprofit Sabbatical?05:08 Why a Sabbatical is important10:38 My own Sabbatical reflections13:48 Considerations to plan a Sabbatical// MORE ABOUT ME Hi! Iβm Amber, a nonprofit founder, Executive Director, and public speaker on social impact, changemaking, nonprofits, leadership, and more. Join my newsletter to receive updates and resources for changemakers and nonprofit leaders: https://tinyurl.com/nonprofitsandchangemakers FOUNDER TO FULL-TIME ACADEMY: Want some training and guidance on starting a nonprofit (and potentially even working for that nonprofit full-time someday?)? Check out my online training courses at my Nonprofit Founder to Full-Time Academy! http://foundertofulltime.com/ Want me to come speak at your business, college, school, or event? Check out my site: https://ambermelaniesmith.com/ On Facebook? Talk to me and other change makers about social change, nonprofits, social enterprise, leadership and more in my Facebook group, Change the World or Bust: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changetheworldorbust/ I’m also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambermelsmith// RESOURCEhttps://thesabbaticalproject.org/
A young woman in Nebraska says a local mental health program saved her life from suicide.
NAMIWalks is a yearly awareness and fundraising event to help end the stigma around mental illness and offer hope to anyone who is struggling.
The Fulton County Sheriffs Office said most mental health services are offered by their provider, Naphcare, a team of licensed mental health professionals.
Multiple school districts in Connecticut received grants to improve the mental health of students.
When Spencer joined the Collective, he’d been brewing a dream since 2013β to become a grant writer. As a technical writer, π he saw the value in helping people find funding with a well-worded proposal. He wasn’t sure how to turn his trade into a career. Spencer joined the π¦ Global Grant Writers Collective in 2022, hoping to manifest his long-time dream into his life. Spencer’s journey to becoming a grant writer was also navigating multiple priorities, health being a big one. After being diagnosed with Complex PTSD, Spencer had greater obstacles to bringing his dream to life. “One of the biggest hindrances to achieving your dreams when you have mental health issues are (the fears) ‘I’m too overwhelmed’ or ‘I’m too depressed.’ But mindfulness gives you the space to step from all that.” Spencer instead sought help, connected with others, and prioritized self-care with grace. β₯οΈ Spencer brings a whole new level of what self-care looks like to the Collective community, being an advocate for those in the community who want to achieve their goals. “Some people want to make self-care all glitter and rainbows and feel good, but sometimes self-care does not feel good. Sometimes the best things you can do for yourself feels like crap in the short term… but the work is worth it for the long-term effect.” Spencer shares that to balance mental health & grant writing, you should find a daily mindfulness practice you can lean into (meditation or intentional breathing) and prioritize connection to have support (maybe seeing a therapist to work through baggage for better social skills). “Those two things in combination can empower just about anyone!” Spencer has grounded himself in doing the work. πͺ He worked through the steps to setting up a business–relationship building, branding, creating a website–and even found a unique way to reach clients. A way more suitable to his personal mental health goals for connecting with others. Spencer put a slit twist on how the Global Grant Writers Collective teaches Information Interviews to reach new clients. Instead of cold emailing, Spencer wanted to explore good old-fashioned cold calls. βοΈ The personal nature of a phone call, a different approach to connecting, has led to crazy amounts of success, he says. Leaning into this new reality of success, he says, is vindicating. “It’s very surreal… things can happen if you just keep trying. If you keep pushing forward, things can happen if you keep trying and believe in yourself.” Spencer continues to grow his consulting business and connect mindfully with the Collective community. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:25 The dream of becoming a grant writer 02:18 What does success look like 03:16 Success in the next 3-6 months 04:15 Breaking from cold emails 06:57 Wanting the dream and begin living the reality 08:43 Keeping the dream going while balancing Complex PTSD 11:22 Defining self-care 15:05 Advice on pursuing a dream with mental health 17:25 Rewarding aspects of the grant writing journey 20:48 Rapid fire questions
The grant allowed the clinic to double the size of its psychiatry team and add walk-in appointments.
Groton is one of 72 districts awarded a state grant to hire school mental health specialists.
The Mission Working Dogs Campus has cabins where clients can stay and get to know their service dogs
Jennifer Theriault is eager for the school year to begin. Working as an early childhood social worker in Groton, she focuses on the mental health needs of the…