May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and its purpose is to recognize the importance of self-care and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. OJD wants to encourage all defenders to seek help if needed by recognizing unhealthy behaviors or feelings affecting their daily life.
If you feel you might be experiencing symptoms of a common mental health condition such as depression or anxiety, but are not sure, you can take an online screening that will help you understand your symptoms and decide what would be the best step forward.
To learn more about what could work for you in your daily routine, we have interviewed Attorney Joretta Durant to know her story and what she does to balance it all. Sharing positive habits or routines can always encourage others to do the same. We just need to figure out what works for us. Read below to find out!
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Selfcare looks different for everyone. We just need to make sure we implement healthy habits into our daily life to improve our mood and if necessary, seek professional help. You are not alone.
⬇ UPCOMING TRAININGS ⬇
We don’t have any CLE trainings for June, but we wanted to share the following sponsored by the Center for Trauma Recovery and Juvenile Justice (CTRJJ):
