Mental Health Awareness Month was first observed in 1949 by the Mental Health America organization, and has since grown into a national movement. Observed in May to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and to educate people about mental health issues, The Wellness Universe is supporting wellbeing with a panel of experts and self-care tools. The goal is to promote mental health and well-being, reduce stigma, and encourage people to seek help when needed.

The Wellness Universe supports your best mental health with our Wellness for All special event: 5 Tools for Better Mental Health taking place live online May 10th, 5pm Eastern Time/2pm Pacific.

Register Today: https://bit.ly/5ToolsForBetterMentalHealth

Our panel of experts will share talks on a variety of themes, each sharing a self-care tool you can incorporate into your life to support your mental wellbeing.

Introducing our panel:
Anna Pereira, moderator, CEO of The Wellness Universe

Emma Coller, Director of learning and development
Talk Title: Navigating Stress
Exploring stress and explaining the 4A’s of navigating stress.
Self-Care Tool: The 4A’s of Navigating Stress Exercise
A guided exercise of the 4’As for navigating stress: Acknowledge, Accept, Action, and After Action Review
Connect: https://bit.ly/WUEmmaColler

Linda Dieffenbach, Healing Arts Practitioner and Coach
Talk Title: Tapping Into the Healing Power of the Heart Chakra
Discover how to tap into the heart chakra as a resource for navigating life’s challenges and transitions.
Self-Care Tool: Hands Over Heart
An energetic self-care tool to calm the nervous system.
Connect: https://bit.ly/WULindaDieffenbach

Olivier Sanchez, ND, NT
Talk Title: The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Connection: Exploring the Link between Gut Health and Mental Health
The foods we eat impact our physical health, mental health, emotional health and resilience.
Self-Care Tool: Learn how to do a breathing exercise and the butterfly hug
You will be led through 2 tools; a breathwork exercise and the butterfly hug. Additional self-care tools to access on your own will also be shared.
Connect: https://bit.ly/WUOlivierSanchez

Dr. Valerie René Sheppard, spiritual alchemist and best-selling author
Talk Title: This is How You Help Them Soar
Emerging adults deserve support that helps them overcome whatever they perceive is holding them back so they can achieve their highest and best, and here’s how you can help them.
Self-Care Tool: Release of Over-Care
Transform your tendency to ‘over-parent’ your emerging adult so they can exercise their sovereignty and teach themselves how to courageously follow their Divine inner guidance.
Connect: https://bit.ly/WUDrValerieSheppard

Jane Ramsey, Artist, Creativity Advocate
Talk Title: Using Creativity to Support Mental Wellness
Using creativity to support mental wellness is fun, engaging, and more accessible than you think.
Self-Care Tool: Eyes Open Creativity and Mindfulness Exercise
In this tool, you will do ‘directed doodling’ and learn how to use mindfulness combined with creativity to bring about a calm flow state.
Connect: https://bit.ly/WUJaneRamsey

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, it is important to seek help. There are many resources available, including mental health professionals, support groups, and hotlines. Mental Health Awareness Month serves as a reminder to take care of your mental health and to seek help when needed.

Free to register.

You can support this event via donation. A portion of the proceeds will be shared with a mental health foundation.

Thank you for joining us and your financial support.