Listener discretion advised: episode includes conversation about the impact of mental health, describes signs someone may be struggling with mental health, and mentions suicide.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Join Ashley as she sits down with Kim McDevitt, Executive Director of Mental Health America of Lancaster County, and Dr. Michael Diller, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Director of Employee Assistance Program at WellSpan Health. Hear insight on mental health in our community, learn how employers and employees can support mental wellness, and understand practical ways to support your own mental well-being.
In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
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Mental Health America of Lancaster County offers many programs and resources. You can also learn more about Mental Health First Aid here. WellSpan created a great guide on how to support the mental health of our fellow team members, especially as supervisors. Dr. Diller also references this framework: Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being — Current Priorities of the U.S. Surgeon General. If you'd like to assess your own mental wellness, check out this Personal Health Inventory. WellSpan has also developed an app, myStrengths, you can use as a tool to focus on your well-being! The National Institutes of Health offers an Emotional Well-being Toolkit, as well. You can also explore any of the following videos:
Lucy Hone: 3 secrets of resilient people | TED Talk
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Kelly McGonigal: How to make stress your friend | TED Talk
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