Mental Health

Day 7: Mental Health Disparities

Sep 26, 2023 Comments Off on Day 7: Mental Health Disparities

| CHALLENGE | DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 | Mental health is a fundamental aspect of overall well-being, yet the US faces a stark reality: significant…

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Day 6: Mental Health Equity

Sep 25, 2023 Comments Off on Day 6: Mental Health Equity

| CHALLENGE | DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 | DAY 5 | DAY 6 | DAY 7 | DAY 8 | DAY 9 | DAY 10 | Anti-Asian racism is on the rise, increasing by over 300% during the pandemic. Journalists, including Connie Chung,…

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2023 Equity For All – Recap

May 2, 2023 Comments Off on 2023 Equity For All – Recap

2023 Equity for all recap Thank you to everyone who joined us for YWCA Spokane’s annual courageous conversation. Last Friday, April 28th, we hosted this year’s Equity For All event at the Woman’s Club of Spokane with a panel discussion led by key experts in the mental health field. Participants…

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Mission Moment – Mental Health Services

May 2, 2023 Comments Off on Mission Moment – Mental Health Services

About Our Therapy At YWCA Spokane, our Mental Health Therapy program specializes in short-term, trauma processing forms of therapy. “There are different types of therapies for different types of situations,” explains Melva Moore, Director of Mental Health Services, “But what we do best is focus on helping people process their…

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Building a Healthy Community

Jan 19, 2022 Comments Off on Building a Healthy Community

A Holistic View of Health “More than a half-million Washingtonians with mental-health problems don’t have access to care” – Jürgen Unützer, head of the UW’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. As we strive to become a healthy, thriving community in Spokane we have to address the complex needs of…

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Emotional and Mental Health Resources Available Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Mar 24, 2020 Comments Off on Emotional and Mental Health Resources Available Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Social distancing is required to keep ourselves and our communities safe but may create or exacerbate challenges mentally and emotionally. Many of us are following recommendations for social isolation and self-quarantine in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. While this is a great choice for our communities at large,…

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