September
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is National Recovery Month
September 6-12 is National Suicide Prevention Week
September 10 is R U OK Day and World Suicide Prevention Day
September 13 is Positive Thinking Day
Nature and Mental Health
As things are cooling off and it’s more pleasant outside, many of us find ourselves drawn to nature. Whether you’re sowing a Fall/Winter garden, getting in more outdoor walks, or camping, nature has its benefits. Research has shown time and again that getting a “dose” of nature can have positive effects on mental wellness. According to a research paper published in 2017, ” even low levels of key components of neighborhood nature can be associated with better mental health,” meaning that even sparse vegetation can help improve mental health.¹ So get out there, get some sunshine and enjoy the nature in your community!
¹ Daniel T. C. Cox, Danielle F. Shanahan, Hannah L. Hudson, Kate E. Plummer, Gavin M. Siriwardena, Richard A. Fuller, Karen Anderson, Steven Hancock, Kevin J. Gaston, Doses of Neighborhood Nature: The Benefits for Mental Health of Living with Nature, BioScience, Volume 67, Issue 2, February 2017, Pages 147–155, https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biw173
DAISY’s Little Sprouts: Growing Emotional Wellness Early
DAISY’s Little Sprouts is a guided, in-person book club experience that uses carefully selected children’s literature to nurture emotional literacy, empathy, resilience, and connection. Through storytelling, simple discussion prompts, and playful engagement, children are introduced to age-appropriate concepts related to feelings, coping skills, kindness, and community.
Check out how the first Little Sprouts meeting went!
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