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Resources for Mental Health
- America Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Virginia
- Anxiety & Depression Association of America
- Black/African American Mental Health Resources
- Digital Shareables on Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resources
- National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline Website
- Self-Assessment: Depression
- Self-Assessment: Stress Level
- Service Member Mental Health Resources
- Sleep Health & Wellness Tips and Knowledge
- Social Media and Mental Health
- Stress Management Tools and Resources
- Treatment Resources
- Virginia Resident Mental Health Services
- What You Need To Know
Mental Health Blog
365 Daily Dose of Happiness – Guided Journal for Mindfulness & Reflection
Discover 365 Daily Dose if Happiness, a guided digital journal with daily prompts, fillable and printable PDFs to support mindfulness, reflection, and personal well-being.
Another Year Older, Wiser, and Starting Over (Again)
Hellooo Hooters! Today happens to be the GREATEST day of all time- June 27th! Cheers to another year older, wiser, and starting over (again)! Finally, my New Year is…
Getting Back on Track: Rebuilding My Blog and Mind
Sup Hooters? It’s been a while since my last real blog post, and I’m beyond happy to be back! Like many others around the world, life has been lifing…
Summer Beach Calming Activities: Summer Mental Wellness
As summer approaches, mental health can be nurtured by beach activities. The beach offers a serene environment for self-care through walking, drawing in sand, meditative breathing, and mindful eating.…
Unveiling the Power of Sleep: Sleep Benefits and Tips for Health
Sleep Awareness Week takes place from March 10th to March 16th, aiming to highlight the importance of sleep for physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Adequate sleep offers numerous benefits,…
Connecting with Nature and the Present: National Day of Unplugging
When? March 1st In today’s world, most of us tend to be drowned by the content and entertainment of our electronic devices. Our environment is overly crammed with smartphones…
Quote of the Week: Happy Valentine’s Day
“The fact that someone else loves you does not rescue you from the project of LOVING SELF.” -Unknown Hooters, Although today is the day of love, always remember to…
Observing National Develop Alternative Vices Day
National Develop Alternative Vices Day is all about ridding yourself of your heavily bad and unhealthy habits. Those habits include but are not limited to excessively drinking coffee or…
Motivational Monday: Quote of the Week
“If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or objects.” -Albert Einstein
Motivational Monday: Quote of the Week
“Tomorrow is an opportunity yesterday can’t bring.” -A.B.
A Well-Needed Night Out
While experiencing the unpleasant symptoms of our mental health illnesses, some of us tend to lose ourselves. Sometimes we won’t get out of bed simply because we lack energy.…
A Special Thank You Note
What’s Up Hooters, I want to make this post short, simple, and sweet. I don’t feel like I thank you enough, so I would like to do so now.…
7 Quick Signs You Are Emotionally Drained
-You are more easily irritated than usual -Even small tasks feel overwhelming -You feel restless and on edge a lot -Your appetite has changed -You’re tired all day but…
AFSP: Out of the Darkness Community Walk 2022
This past weekend I had the pleasure of participating in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Community Walk. The Out of the Darkness event is a journey of remembrance,…
Motivational Monday: Quote of the Week
“Mental health problems don’t define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain, and you feel the rain, but you are not the rain.”…
National Face Your Fears Day
In honor of National Face Your Fears Day, I have decided to share a genuine fear of my own. Ironically, it happens to be about this very blog. One…
Black Girl Day Off
Black Girl Day Off is observed every October 11 annually in the United States. It is a day dedicated to encouraging black women to take a mental day off…
A Post of Transparency: Why I Recently Tried To Commit Suicide
As Cherry and the Hoot is a creative mental health blog with an author who experiences severe major depression and anxiety, please be mindful that there will be moments…
6 Ways To Improve Your Mental Health
Source: @selftime
6 Ways To Love Yourself A Little More
2. Don’t worry about other people’s opinion 3. Remember your value doesn’t lie in how your body looks 4. Don’t be afraid to let go of toxic people 5.…
Motivational Monday: Quote of the Week
“You deserve to be proud of yourself for bouncing back and realizing your worth after someone else didn’t.” -Unknown
Seeking Peace: My First Poem
For this peace I seek,And hopes for my pains decreaseMy brain shall now speak- As high as treelength,I’m searching for my peace,I just need the strength. My thoughts are…
You Deserve To Be Proud of Yourself
You deserve to be proud of yourself for bouncing back and realizing your worth after someone else didn’t. You deserve to be proud of yourself for trusting your own…
Ways to Observe National Suicide Prevention Week
If you aren’t sure how to observe National Suicide Prevention Week (9/4-9/10), I have listed a few ways from the National Today site below: One of the most helpful…
Warning Signs of Suicide and How To Help
For those unaware, September is the month of many things, but Suicide Prevention Awareness is the main focus of the Cherry and the Hoot blog. As many find suicide…
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