LAOA Participated in the Campaign to Change Direction
/É«ÖÐÉ« programs participated in the global in which organizations around the world held training's and workshops to spread awareness on the Five Signs of emotional suffering and ways to help a person in need. One goal is to change the cultural narrative of how people with mental health challenges are viewed. , , and of England are big names lending their time and energy to this worthy campaign.
LAOA invited building tenants and businesses to a conversation on mental wellness and recognizing the . Door prizes/raffles, food, and drink were provided to create a welcoming and safe environment to begin a dialogue on wellness and begin demystifying mental health.
The 5 signs are:
Personality Change
Agitation or mood swings
Withdrawn/Isolated
Poor Self Care
Feeling hopeless
Ways to combat and help those in need:
Take Care- Eat well, Sleep well and exercise
Check-In- With family, friends, counselors
Engage- With others, create healthy relationships
Relax- Be active, meditate, garden, dance, love
Know– Know the 5 Signs of emotional suffering