Mental Health First Aid Monthly Newsletter
Hello, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) family! One of the driving forces behind MHFA and the work of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing is the belief that mental wellbeing – including recovery from substance use – can be a reality for everyone, everywhere. A gleaming example of this is Alexander Hardy – a grits-powered writer; home cook, dancer, lupus survivor, co-founder of creative wellness agency GetSomeJoy and Mental Health First Aider turned MHFA Instructor. |
On the heels of five-plus years of unstable housing, including nearly three years in New York City’s loud, chaotic shelters, Hardy found that he feels the most alive in his kitchen, where he feels connected to his mother, grandmother and their Panamanian roots.
“Food is more than a source of sustenance for me. It’s an icebreaker and a way to get friends and strangers to talk about feelings. … Food is a vehicle for joy,” Hardy writes in a recent MHFA blog.
He shares five ways to use food as a tool for practicing mindfulness, fostering connection and centering joy:
To help you take care of your mental wellbeing and support those around you, we shared information and resources via the MHFA blog all month long. Check out these posts or visit us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. |
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The UMPS Care Charities All-Star College Scholarship
UMPS CARE Charities, the official philanthropy of Major League Baseball Umpires is offering an incredible scholarship opportunity for youth adopted late in life through our All-Star College Scholarship Program. This scholarship offers $10,000 per year for four years, and on top of funding each student is paired with a Major League umpire as part of their mentorship team to help them succeed in school and beyond! Below you will find more details.
The UMPS CARE Charities All-Star College Scholarship is for youth adopted at or after the age of 13. This scholarship gives students $10,000 per year for a four year institution and $5,000 for a two year institution. To learn more about the eligibility visit our scholarship page. Here is the application which can be saved and returned to at a later date. The deadline for submission is May 13, 2022.