the recovery village
NEW RESOURCE and it's an amazing one! TheRecoveryVillage.com is a free web resource that provides information about addiction, eating disorders and mental health. The Recovery Village also delivers comprehensive treatment services.
"We also want to connect more people to the life-saving treatment they need for addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. We believe by sharing accurate information about addiction and mental health, we can help fight the stigma that surrounds these disorders and encourage and empower more people to seek the life-changing treatment they need for themselves or a loved one. We want to help people understand the facts, risks and available treatment options so that they can make informed decisions about addiction treatment and long-term recovery planning." "Your recovery is our mission."
The Recovery Village website offers a variety of medically-reviewed and clinically created content, such as:
Medically-reviewed articles and studies: quality articles and news to help navigate addition and recovery process. Understand the signs of addiction or mental health concerns. To help find the best course of action and treatment plan.
Innovative research: recent trends and discovery of new statistics about substance abuse, mental health, addiction treatment and recovery outcomes analyzed by The Recovery Village. See their surveys here.
On-demand clinical webinars: webinars created by The Recovery Village, addiction specialists and mental health counselors. The webinars cover a variety of topics from topical events, like surviving Covid, to ones about different, evidence-based treatment modalities.
Live, accredited events (now online): educational opportunities to help medical professionals stay up to date with the latest advancements and earn CDEs.
Clinical videos about addiction, mental health and recovery: several videos created to help those living with addiction and/or mental health conditions. These are geared towards others understanding what they are experiencing, treatment options and tips for recovery.
Covid resources and more: helping those specifically looking for help or information regarding Covid or other specific groups. Other groups include, people in specific regions, veterans, LQBTQ+, teen addiction and more.
The Recovery Village Mental Health Awareness Month theme focuses on raising awareness about the many resources available for improving mental health.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. are affected by mental health conditions. Mental Health Awareness Month helps raise awareness about the prevalence of mental health conditions, reduce stigma and encourage people to find and seek treatment sooner.
What is mental illness? A mental health disorder, sometimes referred to as a mental illness, is a condition that can affect a person’s thoughts, moods, behavior and emotions. There are several types of mental health disorders, which are typically categorized based on which area of functioning they affect. Common mental illnesses:
What is Mental Health Awareness Month? Mental Health Awareness Month is held every May and was created by Mental Health America in 1949 to help spread the message that everyone — even those who don’t struggle personally — should care about mental health.
The annual campaign serves to create solidarity and reduce stigma toward mental health conditions, which allows people to take advantage of life-saving resources without fear of judgment. Simply starting a conversation can save a life, and Mental Health Awareness Month seeks to make that conversation happen.
The 2021 Campaign is Mental Health America’s Tools 2 Thrive. Learn more about Tools 2 Thrive on my last blog post. Click here.
Now more than ever we need to spread awareness, educate others, understand other, help others in need, and end the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction. The amount of information provided is endless and right at your finger tips. You can contact them through their 24/7 Confidential Helpline (888) 755-0461 or send them a message on contact us.
If you know anyone who doesn't have access to this resource please feel free to email me so we can figure out how to send the information. Please feel free to share any or all information. Remember, you are never alone in this fight! XO, Whit Web 💖
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