Behavioral Health
Behavioral health is about how our emotions, mental health, and behaviors affect your overall health and wellness. Our mind and body are one. This means that stress, anxiety, and a range of mental health conditions can have a negative impact on our physical health. The opposite is also true—physical injury, disease, and the effects of aging can harm your behavioral well-being. Behavioral health issues affect tens of millions of Americans, but these issues often come with harmful stigmas that can cause shame, making it difficult for people to seek help. Thankfully, Trauma Responsive Monadnock is working to change that.
Trauma Responsive Monadnock Workgroup
Trauma Responsive Monadnock is dedicated to fostering a more supportive community by actively working to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health support. By recognizing that trauma is a universal experience that affects everyone to varying degrees, the workgroup seeks to educate and empower individuals to acknowledge their struggles and seek help without fear of judgment. Their commitment to understanding the pervasive impact of trauma underscores the importance of collective healing and support in building a healthier, more compassionate community.
Objective: Equip community members to practice trauma-informed principles.
Key Results:
125 community members participate in Trauma 101 Workshop.
6 community leaders implement a trauma-informed policy, system, or program change.
6 of the 8 “High-Impact Towns” have active youth support cohorts.