The wait is finally over! Dr. Frey's first podcast episode of Mental Health Without Borders: The Global Wellness Podcast is available to listen now! In this episode, listen to Dr. Frey talk about the mission and vision for this podcast, as well as why she HOPES you will take this journey with her around the world to learn more about mental health, wellness, balance, and more. 
 

Safe & Sound Hillsborough is partnering with the Children's Board of Hillsborough County and offering Mental Health First Aid Training that is FREE and open to the public. Individuals will learn how to identify and appropriately respond to signs of mental health and substance use among children and adolescents that are between the ages of 12-18. This training includes course content related to: common symptoms and signs of mental health and substance use, how to interact with someone in a crisis, how to connect people with help, and more! A small part of the training is a self-paced online course, while the remaining majority of the training is instructor-led and in person. The courses will also cover how to respond with the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan: ALGEE.

    -Assess for risk of harm

    -Listen without judging

    -Give helpful information and reassurance

    -Encourage to seek help from a professional

    -Encourage self-help and support strategies

 

Are you and your family interested in this training? Click the link above to register! See event details below:

    -Who is invited: You, your family, and everyone!

    -When: May 21, 2025

    -Event Hours: 9:00am- 3:00 pm

    -Where: Children's Board

     1002 East Palm Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

Mental Health America founded Mental Health Awareness Month in 1949 as a means to emphasize the importance of mental wellbeing, educating people, decreasing the stigma around mental health, and encouraging support for those in need. By engaging in conversations about mental health and actively showing support, this can reduce the stigma while promoting a more understanding and sympathetic community. Also, this can help individuals feel safer and more empowered to seek the necessary help they may need. 

 

According to the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, some key points and objectives of Mental Health Awareness Month includes:

    -Educating communities about various mental conditions and the impact it has on 

     individuals, their relationships, and their lives

    -Emphasize the importance of early interventions

    -Sharing available resources for mental health

    -Promoting overall and mental well-being

 

 

SAMHSA found that 1 in 5 American adults have a mental health diagnosis or condition, totaling to about 59 million adults in the states. This high statistic shows the need and importance for mental health services. It is important to remember that mental health can impact your physical health. Additionally, this shows the need for everyone to be kind to each other because you may not know what someone else is secretly going through or struggling with. Practicing loving kindness and mindfulness techniques allows for you to examine thoughts and feelings without passing on judgment. Being mindful means that you are staying in the moment and are fully aware of what is happening in the present, rather than being on “autopilot” or “zoning out.” National Institute of Health cites studies that show how practicing mindfulness can help you manage stress, lower feelings of anxiety, improve self-control, increase relaxation, improve mental clarity, and can improve self-esteem. 

 

 

These free resources show that help is available and that there is always HOPE! Look at the resources below:

 

    ~In life-threatening situations, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

 

 

Dr. Andrea Thatcher is a Licensed Psychologist who specializes in a variety of areas, such as Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, and Body Image/ Self-Esteem concerns. She works with children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Thatcher has ample clinical experience working at places like Helen Devos Children's Hospital (BRAINS), Manatee Glens Hospital, University of South Florida Hope House for Eating Disorders, Eating Disorders Recovery Center of Athens, and more! Dr. Thatcher also spent some time in Michigan where she was involved in a Fit Kids program that focused on childhood obesity. In addition to her amazing clinical experience, Dr. Thatcher has presented on topics related to eating disorders in universities.

 

Contact us now to schedule a therapy session with Dr. Thatcher! She has limited availability left, and is able to see clients in person or virtually for your convenience! 

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