Back To Basics: Practical Mental Health Information Since the start of the pandemic, more and more people are talking about mental health. An increasing number of folks are starting to see it for what it is: one important component of your overall health and well-being, just like your physical health. But mental health conditions, resources, and conversations can still feel complicated and out of reach.
Are there common warning signs for mental health conditions or crises? Specific factors that can lead to mental health conditions or even crises? What resources are out there – and how do I know if they’re right for me? Many people are learning about mental health topics for the first time. Having a widespread understanding of the topic can help you be more informed if you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health condition or crisis.
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Around half of people in the U.S. will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition at some point in their life, so everyone should know what to look out for. Everyone should have the support needed to thrive. Communities that have been historically and presently oppressed face a deeper mental health burden because of the added impact of trauma, oppression, and harm.
There’s often no one single cause for a mental health condition. Instead, there are many possible risk factors that can influence how likely a person is to experience a mental health condition or how serious the symptoms may be. Some risk factors for mental health conditions include: trauma, which can be a one-time event or ongoing; your environment and how it impacts your health and quality of life (also known as social determinants of health like financial stability and health care access); genetics; brain chemistry; and your habits and lifestyle such as a lack of sleep.
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Of course, understanding the risk factors for a mental health condition can be more difficult when it’s your own mental health. Take time to ask yourself about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to see if this is part of a pattern that may be caused by a mental health condition. Here are some questions to get you started:
- Have things that used to feel easy started feeling difficult?
- Does the idea of doing daily tasks like making your bed now feel really, really hard?
- Have you lost interest in activities and hobbies you used to enjoy?
- Do you feel irritated, possibly to the point of lashing out at people you care about?
Our society focuses much more on physical health than mental health, but both are equally important. If you are concerned about your mental health, there are several options available. You are not alone – help is out there, and recovery is possible. It may be hard to talk about your concerns, but simply acknowledging to yourself that you’re struggling is a really big step.
To raise awareness and to show our support for those struggling with mental health conditions Good Samaritan is "Going Green" and we invite you to do the same!
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Would you like to help us thank our patients with this event? We have several volunteer opportunities for this event. Or, if you are unable to donate your time, consider donating a bag of individually wrapped candy for us to give as prizes for the carnival games! Contact Angie Parker at development@goodsamhwc.org or 706-253-4633 ext. 292 with any questions or to volunteer. |
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Banana Chocolate "Ice Cream" |
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It’s hard to believe, but frozen bananas make a great base for this four-ingredient soft-serve “ice cream” that’s low in saturated fat. Shop for small ramekins or cups to make portion control easy when serving desserts like this one. |
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Ingredients
- 2 medium bananas
- 1/3 cup skim milk
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 cup whipped topping (fat-free)
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Directions
- Peel bananas and slice into 1/4-inch coins. Place in a bowl and freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Once bananas are frozen, add the bananas, milk and cocoa powder to blender. Blend into smooth.
- Fold in the whipped topping.
- Place mixture in a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop into 1/2-cup scoops to serve.
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This recipe and so many more can be found at www.recipes.heart.org! |
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We would like to thank all of those that participated in our Good Samaritan Ed Delaney Memorial Golf Tournament! Congratulations to our winners and a special thank you to our sponsors listed below! We had a record number of sponsors this year! THANK YOU! |
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Low Gross Team
Pepsi Team
Dwight Childers
Justin Elliss
Anthony Addotta
Nathan Rau
Low Net Team
Cooper & Co., General Contractors
Steve Cooper
Jim Cooper
Kurt Main
Paul Hoover
Dinner Sponsor
Margo & Dr. Ken Austin
Lunch Sponsor
Merino & Associates Attorneys at Law
Big Canoe Realty
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Diamond Level
IMERYS, Sue & Dick Hammill, Beth & Brad Herren, Foothills IGA, Piedmont Mountainside, Community Bank of Pickens County, Kay & Pete Smith, Big Canoe Rotary
Platinum Level
Pepsi, Cooper & Co. General Contractors, Kat & Shiraz Alikham
Gold Level
C21 Results/Charson Realty, Renasant Bank, Silverton Mortgage, Parrish Lowery State Farm, Home Restaurant, Days Chevrolet, The Lodge at Stephens Lake, Janet & John Jones, FRN
Hole Sponsors
Dos Margaritas, Everything Embroidery, Serenity Renovations, Old Mulehouse, Johnny's Pizza, Huddle House, Ga. Mtn. Dermatology, J&J Mini-Warehouses, Dream Vacations, Gayle Falinkski, Gentle Chiropractic, Southern Pain & Spine, Dawsonville Distinctive Dentistry, Ga. Mtn. Ophthalmology, Roland Tire, Mary Jo Cox Wildlife Photography, Good Sam BOD, 4 Old Geezers, Wayside Animal Hospital, Corporate Healthcare Financing-Kevin Godfrey, Carolyn & Bob Mackey, Jack Schroder, Rooco's, Benchmark Physical Therapy, Elite European
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Good Samaritan is excited to announce that building for Phase III is set to be complete by the end of the year! Please look forward to more information as it comes available. |
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Upcoming Events
Wednesdays at 5:00 PM and Thursdays at 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM -- Addiction Support Group Meetings
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