Mental health tips to combat the blues
Sunshine can boost your serotonin, supporting your mental health, but how can you prioritize your well-being during winter when sunshine is in short supply? Here are some tips from Craig Bryan, PsyD, ABPP, director of the Division of Recovery and Resilience and AnnaBelle Bryan, MS, director of the Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative for Veterans (STRIVE) from Ohio State’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health to prioritize your mental health year-round:
- Learn something new! Watch this presentation and learn how The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's mental health initiatives in STRIVE are expanding beyond the military and first-responder communities.
- Have fun! Even if you must formally schedule it, like an appointment, a lighthearted break can significantly elevate your mood.
- Express gratitude to others, even for the “little” things. Taking time to consider what you are grateful for has been shown to improve our well-being.
Learn more about the work being done by STRIVE and work being done to reduce suicide rates
The Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative for Veterans (STRIVE) is the only research institute in the U.S. that explicitly focuses on developing, refining, and treating in the areas of suicide, trauma, and gun related violence risk reduction.
Suicide Frequently Asked Questions: suicide prevention, brief cognitive behavioral therapy and more
An interview with Craig Bryan, PsyD, director of the Division of Recovery and Resilience in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.How You Can Help
Donate by Mail
The Wexner Medical Center Development Office
c/o The OSU Foundation
PO Box 710811
Columbus, OH 43271-0811
Please reference Fund #317064 on your check.