At This Time In Human History

In support of two upcoming events that I’m helping to organize that highlight disturbing content, I compiled the following resources that I hope will support any participants who might find themselves struggling. Please continue to take good care of one another and yourselves - we cannot pour from an empty cup.

  1. The All-Ukrainian mental health program "How are you?", initiated by First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, aims to help Ukrainians find a source of strength. The internal source, in oneself, at the level of awareness and recognition of one's mental state and at least an approximate assessment of the degree of its crisis.

  2. UA Mental Help 🇺🇦🌿is fighting for the mental health of our nation, striving to teach Ukrainians to listen to themselves, to live in harmony with their bodies and minds, and not to be afraid to turn to psychologists if they need support. Ми боремося за ментальне здоров’я нашої нації, прагнемо навчити українців прислухатися до себе, жити в гармонії тіла з розумом і не боятися звертатися до психологів, якщо вони потребують підтримки.

  3. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI on Identity and Cultural Dimensions: Our culture, beliefs, sexual identity, values, race and language all affect how we perceive and experience mental health conditions. In fact, cultural differences can influence what treatments, coping mechanisms and supports work for us.

  4. The Black Mental Health Alliance aims to develop, promote and sponsor trusted culturally-relevant educational forums, trainings and referral services that support the health and well-being of Black people and their communities.

  5. Are you worried about a Johns Hopkins student or learner, or do you need urgent assistance for your own mental health concern? The Behavioral Health Crisis Support Team (BHCST) can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 410-516-WELL (9355).

  6. Climate Mental Health’s mission is to provide access to education, tools, programs, and support designed to help individuals and communities recognize the signs and manage the emotional impacts of climate change.