This week, 1N5 provided two RECHARGE + RECONNECT training sessions for the teachers at Kings High School on Dec. 8 and Fairfield City Schools’ Central Elementary on Dec. 10. 1N5’s RECHARGE + RECONNECT training is designed to support the emotional wellbeing of teachers and was developed in response to the significant stress teachers are experiencing during this time of uncertainty …
It’s that time of year again. Streets are lined with lights, kids are anticipating the end of classes, parents are checking off wish lists. The holiday season is fully upon us. For many, this time of year is filled with joy and love. Families reconnect and gather around the table. It often feels as if the world stands still for …
This week for #freeyourmindfriday, Diya Joshi, first-year UC student and mental health advocate, took over our Insta stories to talk about mental wellness. Check out her bio below! I am a freshman at the University of Cincinnati majoring in Medical Sciences and am pursuing a minor in Psychology. In my free time, I love to paint, dance and watch sunsets! …
On Monday, Dec. 7 from 6-8 PM, 1N5 provided QPR training during Whitney/Strong’s virtual Save A Life suicide prevention + gun safety training event. Save A Life was developed as an innovative way of reducing gun violence in communities that bear the brunt of gun violence disproportionately. Save A Life teaches basic firearm safety skills such as safe storage and …
This week for #WarriorWednesday, Caroline McKeown was back with a new episode of her #DearCaroline vlog. She talked about the importance of helping your friends and being there when they need support. Follow along for support resources for you and your friends, signs to look for, and how to check-in. Sometimes, just reaching out and offering your love and support …
We don’t give ourselves enough credit. We so easily put ourselves down and tell ourselves that we aren’t good enough, or that we aren’t worthy of reaching a certain goal, or worthy of continuing on. We make mistakes and we beat ourselves up. That mistake and the feelings of guilt that come along with it may stay at the forefront …
We live in a society that views exhaustion and overextended schedules as badges of honor. Even after the world slowed down due to COVID, many went right back to the daily grind of working long hours and filling our days with resumé-enhancing tasks, some more eagerly than others. We’ve fallen right back into subscribing to the idea that truly taking …
On Saturday, December 12 from 1 – 4 PM, 1N5 will host the first Chardi Kala Virtual Retreat for Asian American youth mental health. Chardi Kala is a Punjabi term for aspiring to maintain a mental state of eternal optimism and joy. To be in ‘Chardi Kala’ is the ability to rise above adversity, challenges, and difficult times. It is …
1N5 has been working with teachers at Marr/Cook Elementary School in Goshen who are interested in promoting teacher wellness. This group of educators, newly dubbed the Wellness Warriors, designated a bulletin board as their new Be Well Station to encourage teachers to prioritize their mental health and promote connection. Recognizing the stress-reducing power of humor, the Wellness Warriors’ first initiative …
This week, 1N5 held a zoom education session with a group from Sycamore High School’s Synnovation lab. The topic of education was Mental Health 101. We reviewed the signs and symptoms of mental illnesses as well as the concepts of mental illness and mental wellness. Following the interactive session with the students was a brief Q&A session. The students were …
