Welcome to weeks 3, 4 and 5 of

Mental Health Awareness Month!

Week Three: Take care of your mental health during pregnancy.



Are you glowing from the inside out? Pregnancy is beautiful, but it can also be emotionally complex. This mental health awareness month remember that it is okay to not feel okay. Mood swings, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed are all common. If you are struggling, you're not alone! If you need resources for maternal mental health, click here!

Moms don't forget to take care of yourself!

Mom life can be joyful but also overwhelming. Make time for yourself when you can and spend time with others. If you are not feeling like yourself, it's okay to seek help. For resources click here!

Week Four: Mental Health is for everyone!

No matter what your background is, mental health is for everyone! Know you are not alone. You can call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org



Week Five: Support their Mental Health!

Parents: Your acceptance means the world to your children. Expressing love is a simple but effective way to support your LGBTQIA+ child and their mental health. There are resources for families click here!

A final note: Regardless of your culture, race, sexual orientation, pregnant, remember you are not alone, and you matter!



For more information visit: SAMHSA to find the help you need!

Enjoy Vegetarian Meals!

Healthy eating is important at every age. Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy or fortified soy alternatives. When deciding what to eat or drink, choose options that are full of nutrients and limited in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium.

Click here to find the tips on Enjoying Vegetarian Meals.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT

Farm to Community

SNAP-Ed is partnering with Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center-Diabetes Education Program to bring fresh local produce brought to you by The Bittersweet - Milkweed Collaborative for a local food access and cooking series. The Farm to Community goal is to increase access to healthy, nutrient dense, local produce to community members that may be facing food insecurities or other healthy food barriers.

 In these workshops participants will learn the art of affordable cooking with fresh produce. All participants are given the opportunity to order a box of fresh locally grown produce. Payment options available include check ad cash. EBT will be accepted during the workshop, courtesy of GardenShare.

Weekly workshops / produce pick up will begin on June 6th, 2024, and should run through the fall of 2024. Workshops will be held on Thursdays at 1:00pm in the LCIF Diabetes Education Conference Room, 214 King St. Ogdensburg NY.

Please check in with the reception desk upon arrival. Registration is required to attend. Please contact Kristine to register or for more information.

315-379-9192 ext.222

kad286@cornell.edu

Upcoming Classes & Events

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