Mental Health Matters
December Holiday Edition
Newsletter Highlights
- December 13th Free Online Youth Speak Event
- Free or Low Cost December Holiday Events
- 25 Holiday Reads for Middle & High School Youth
- Tips for Dealing with Holiday Stress
- Online Community Resource Guide For Those In Need
A Chance to Foster Youth Resilience and Community at the Youth Speak Forum!
December Holiday Events and Happenings
Holiday Activities for Families
Kid Cookie Decorating Class Allen Neighborhood Center, Lansing
December 17, 2022, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Holiday Night of Lights at Frances Park Drive Through
Through December 18, 2022, Frances Park
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Michigan Made Holiday Art Exhibition
Through December 23, 2022;
Recurring weekly on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Wonderland of Light at Potter Park Zoo
Through December 23, 2022, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Kringle Holiday Market and Activities
Through December 17, 2022, Thursday 3-7pm Friday 11am-7pm Saturday 11am-7pm
Unique rotating vendors, community ice skating, street food and fun!
Reading Fun over Break
Have a middle or high school youth with nothing to do this holiday break? How about helping them to cozy up with a good book to expand their horizons and take them to a new world. Reading is a great stress buster. Here are 25 of the most recommended books by educators published in the last 10 years for middle school and high school youth. Local libraries are a great place to start your literary journey. To find your local library go to: https://libraryfinder.org/.
Remember, even if your local library does not have your favorite book, it can often be obtained through interlibrary loan agreements and sent to you library for pick up. Most libraries also have audiobook and e-book options.
Less Stress This Holiday Season by Daniel Hageman
For many, “the most wonderful time of the year” is anything but.
The holiday season can bring up memories of loved ones who have passed away or can create opportunities for complicated family dynamics to unfold. This time of year can be very stressful whether or not a person is struggling with their mental health. Here are 5 tips for making the most of this holiday season:
Source Except and Infographic from: https://www.greenbrooktms.com/blog/less-stress-this-holiday-season
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