Fun Ways To Beat The Winter Blues

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Fun Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

  1. Sunlight
  2. Get outside
  3. Take a nap
  4. Get a massage
  5. Smile (really)
  6. Purge (the things around you are an indication of what is going on inside you)
  7. Sex
  8. Snuggle up with someone, near a cozy fire, or with a book
  9. Work out
  10. Eat healthier
  11. Drink Tea (chamomile)
  12. Plan an escape (hopefully somewhere fun and warmer)
  13. Know it is temporary (it’s a frame of mind)
  14. Eat dark chocolate
  15. Get outside in the sunlight
  16. Go out on a date with friends or a significant other
  17. Rearrange your space, since you will be inside more this time of year
  18. Meditate
  19. Add Vitamin D to your regiment
  20. Therapy
  21. Go to bed earlier
  22. Talk to your doctor

 

References:

More than Just Winter Blues.  Rush University Medical Center. Retrieved December 19, 2018, from https://www.rush.edu/health-wellness/discover-health/more-just-winter-blues

Stoddard, G. (2017). 25 ways to Beat Winter Blues, Boost your mood ‘til warm weather saves the day.  Retrieved December 19, 2018, from https://bestlifeonline.com/ways-to-cheer-up-this-winter/

How To Cope With Seasonal Affective Disorder

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During this time of year, many people experience what has been termed “The Winter Blues.” Some people may undergo mood changes based on cooler temperatures and less daylight. While others may have a deeper condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder.

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. If you’re like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months; sapping your energy and making you feel moody. – Courtesy of The Mayo Clinic

The National Institute of Health offers some tips to help with Seasonal Depression

Lift Your Mood

These “self-care” tips might help with seasonal depression. See a mental health professional if sadness doesn’t go away or interferes with your daily life:

  • Go to a movie, take a walk, go ice-skating or do other activities you normally enjoy.
  • Get out in the sunlight or brightly lit spaces, especially early in the day.
  • Try to spend time with other people and confide in a trusted friend or relative.
  • Eat nutritious foods, and avoid overloading on carbohydrates like cookies and candies.
  • Be patient. You won’t suddenly “snap out of” depression. Your mood will improve gradually.
  • If you have thoughts of suicide, get help right away. Call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

For ongoing mental health support contact Hillcrest Children and Family Center at 202-232-6100.

Hillcrest would like to thank Bobby Gailes host of “Taking It To The Streets” for interviewing our Sr. Clinical & Program Administrator,  Dr. O’Tillia Hunter.  Taking It To the Streets is aired on WHUR 96.3 FM on The Steve Harvey Morning Show.

The Season Of Giving

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As we approach the end of the year, we hope you include Hillcrest Children and Family Center on your gift list.

Donate Now

Hillcrest serves approximately 1500 clients a month. Your financial support will help us to continue to have a positive impact in the lives of DC residents in the following ways.

Mental Health Services – Hillcrest Center uses a person centered approach to help our clients. We offer Anger Management Groups, Grief and Loss Groups, Community Support Programs for Adults and Youth, Individual and Family Therapy for Children, Teens and Adults, Truancy and Parenting Education Groups.

Severe Mental Illness – Hillcrest helps to prevent long term psychiatric hospitalization through Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Community Based Intervention (CBI for Youth) which is available 24/7.

Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment– Hillcrest provides Addiction Prevention and Recovery Support, Individual and Family Substance Counseling and Substance Abuse Services for adults and youth.

Wellness Programs – Hillcrest trains youth peers to take charge of their mental health through the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). The peers teach fellow youth to utilize the principles of WRAP to manage their mental health.

Help Hillcrest during the Season of Giving with your contribution today.

Donate Now

Your gift will go a long way towards helping Hillcrest clients Do Better, Feel Better, Stay Better!

The Season of Giving

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As we approach the end of the year, we hope you include Hillcrest Children and Family Center on your gift list.

Donate Now

Hillcrest serves approximately 1500 clients a month. Your financial support will help us to continue to have a positive impact in the lives of DC residents in the following ways.

 Mental Health Services – Hillcrest Center uses a person centered approach to help our clients. We offer Anger Management Groups, Grief and Loss Groups, Community Support Programs for Adults and Youth, Individual and Family Therapy for Children, Teens and Adults, Truancy and Parenting Education Groups.

Severe Mental Illness – Hillcrest helps to prevent long term psychiatric hospitalization through Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Community Based Intervention (CBI for Youth) which is available 24/7.

 

Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment– Hillcrest provides Addiction Prevention and Recovery Support, Individual and Family Substance Counseling and Substance Abuse Services for adults and youth.

 

Wellness Programs – Hillcrest trains youth peers to take charge of their mental health through the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). The peers teach fellow youth to utilize the principles of WRAP to manage their mental health.

 

Help Hillcrest during the Season of Giving with your contribution today.

Donate Now

Your gift will go a long way towards helping Hillcrest clients Do Better, Feel Better, Stay Better!

 

Thank You Angel Sponsors

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Hillcrest Center is pleased to recognize our Angel Tree Sponsors.Thank you for providing toys for the youth in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program.

Alexandria Harz

Brittany Lacey

Candice Besmen

Desire’ Husbands

Emma Kwegyir-Afful

George Josiah

Gwen Ewing

Harmony Miscisn

Jackie Shivers

Ja’Quella Duncan

Maureen Murray

Teresa Sidewater

Tiana Hawkins

Tiffany Jordan

 

Thank you to our Community Partners

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Hillcrest Children and Family Center recently concluded our second annual WRAP For Me on-line auction. We would like to thank our community partners that donated items for this special event.

Thank you for your donation to our fundraiser! We appreciate you being a member of our community.

                         

 

                                                 

 

 

Improve Your Mental Health

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Juanita Price Presents – Wellness Wednesday

Compliment Someone:

Giving someone a simple, sincere compliment takes just a moment; makes you both feel happy and proud; and gives you a healthy boost of positive energy in the process.

So go ahead. Say something nice to someone each day. You’ll be glad you did!

Giving compliments to someone not only makes the recipient feel good, but it can be good for you as well. Studies indicate that showing kindness and giving/receiving compliments have some of the following health benefits:

  1. Decreased stress levels
  2. Lower pain levels
  3. Increased immunity
  4. Increased productivity
  5. Increased happiness

Since compliments (and smiles) are free, take just a moment, and can have such a positive impact, why wouldn’t you make this a daily habit? To successfully complete this challenge, log 12 compliments this month. But to reap the real rewards, you may want to give many more!

 

Adapted fromMagellanHealth.com Newsletter

American History Through the African American Lens.

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This February, you have a special opportunity to support Hillcrest Children and Family Center, the oldest nonprofit organization in the District of Columbia.
We are offering a special book that highlights newsworthy moments in Black History called The African American Historical News Journal.

This book is a collection of articles that speak to the news of the day. Headlines from the 1700’s through the 1960’s detail an array of events such as Harriet Tubman’s aid of Union Troops, new inventions and slave revolts to name a few. The African American Historic News Journal is a reflection of American History in its purest form. It provides first-hand accounts from notable inventors and activists like Frederick Douglas, Booker T. Washington, Elijah McCoy and Madame C. J. Walker.

Visit us on-line anytime during the month of February  to get your copy today!

Contribute $25 and you will receive two books, a soft cover of the African American Historic News Journal and a limited edition Hillcrest Center soft cover of the journal that is numbered and signed.

Contribute $50 and you will receive the Trilogy Pack which includes 3 books, a hard cover of the African American Historic News Journal, a soft cover book and a limited edition Hillcrest Center soft cover of the journal that is numbered and signed. Add a part of history to your collection!

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