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May 2024 Newsletter

This piece highlights May as Mental Health Awareness Month, emphasizing mindfulness as a powerful practice for cultivating presence, emotional resilience, and inner peace. It explores jasmine as a symbol of calm and well-being, introduces dedicated nurse Mary Johnson and her professional journey, and calls attention to key May observances focused on maternal, children’s, and borderline personality disorder mental health.

Published May 1, 2024
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

View our newsletter post. Mindfulness cultivates present-moment awareness, anchoring attention to the here and now. It embraces non-judgmental observation of thoughts, emotions, and sensations, fostering clarity and emotional resilience. Through practices like meditation and deep breathing, it nurtures a profound connection with oneself and the surrounding world, fostering inner peace and personal growth.

May flowers…

Jasmine is a flower often associated with mental health and well-being. It’s known for promoting relaxation, reducing anxiety, and improving mood, making it an emblem in the garden of mental health awareness.

Meet Our Nurse, TRP

Meet Mary Johnson, originally from the Empire State. She started her career at Desoto Memorial Hospital as a CNA in the ICU. She then attended Desoto County Nursing School in 2000 where she received her LPN designation. Mary didn't stop there and went on to receive her A.S. in Nursing in 2004 from what is now known as South Florida State College. Previously, Mary served as the nursing director at Parkside Assisted Living before bringing her talents to Twin Rivers Pathways. She has unselfishly served TRP with caring hands and the kindest heart for over 2 years.

Did you know? 

  • May 6th is Maternal Mental Health Day
  • May 9th is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
  • May 6-12 is National Mental Health Counseling Week
  • May is Mental Health Awareness Month
  • May is Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month

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