ADHD - Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
2024-05-01 12:30 - 13:00 UTC
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd

May 2-New Month, New Goals
2024-05-02 12:30 - 13:00
nstead of focusing on what you’re not getting done, take the time to think about what you really want to achieve. After all, goals represent things you want the most, and the best way to make yourself happy is by making goals that are achievable.

The important thing to remember about setting and creating goals for yourself is having a plan of how you’re going to get there. Ask yourself, how am I going to accomplish this goal? Having big resolutions and plans for yourself is a great thing, but try to create small, achievable objectives in between that will get you closer to reaching that goal. Make a small timeline of steps to complete that will get you closer to achieving your big goal.

When you achieve your goals, it can make you feel proud of yourself and boost your self-esteem. “Goals can do wonders for your mental health,” says Rebecka Warren, Clinic Manager at Centerstone, “The hope is that they can add more happiness in your life and alleviate whatever struggles you might be going through during this time of year.” Some of the benefits to completing goals are to provide a sense of direction, help keep you accountable, and shed light on a sense of self.

When you are setting goals for yourself, it is important to know yourself and your limitations. If you fail to consider aspects that are detrimental to completing your goals, then you might be setting yourself up to fail. In order to help you in the journey to achieving happiness through healthy goal setting, here are some tips to help:

Know yourself. “Be honest about your ability to do something. If you know that in the past you haven’t been good at something—be realistic in your goal,” says Warren. Avoid having daily goals for things that you haven’t done before, and start small. Try to work your way up to something rather than expecting perfection immediately.

Small objectives. Take a look at what you’ve got around you, and start by making smaller changes in your lifestyle. Instead of extreme elimination or extreme activity, try to slowly offer yourself options and alternatives. “Broad goals need to be focused on. Try to integrate something you can do in your daily life to help you achieve your goals,” says Warren.

Accountability team. People like to feel supported by their friends and family, and it often encourages them to succeed. Try to find a trusted individual to help offer you support and hold you accountable in your journey to achieving these goals. Having an accountability partner is the best way to measure your progress and stay on track.

Healthy expectations. You only have so much control over your goals and the outcomes due to outside circumstances. Things such as moving, birth and death, and weather can disrupt your goals. Try to be accepting and forgiving to yourself, and know that any progress is good progress. If you had a goal to do something five times a week and you only did it four times, that’s still an achievement worth celebrating. Remember you can keep trying to build on those accomplishments!

Goals aren’t meant to cause stress and worry, so try to find something that will make you happy. You have the power to create happiness in the future.

School Lunch Hero Day
2024-05-03 12:30 - 13:00
When we say school nutrition professionals are heroes, we mean it! That’s why we celebrate them every spring with the annual School Lunch Hero Day. Join schools across the country that are recognizing the difference these team members make for every person who comes through their cafeteria. Let’s make a homemade card for our school lunch staff- we appreciate their efforts of serving KRCC Health and Wellness clients.

Melanoma Monday
2024-05-06 12:30 - 13:00
The American Academy of Dermatology established Melanoma Monday, which falls on the first Monday in May — May 6 this year, three weeks before National Safe Sun Week, to raise awareness of the symptoms, causes, and prevention of the disease and the day has come to be symbolized by wearing black clothing. Melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer, is developed by 1 out of every 50 Americans at some point in their lifetime. There are many ways to prevent melanoma so, today, take extra time to learn how to reduce your risk!

HOW TO OBSERVE MELANOMA MONDAY

1. Wear black

Since Melanoma Monday was established by the American Academy of Dermatology, the color black has symbolized melanoma awareness. Don your best black attire and head out to spread some support and awareness.

2. Learn about melanoma prevention and diagnosis

Educating yourself is a great place to start! From prevalence in the population to risk factors to types of skin cancer, there’s a lot of information to be learned. If you think you are at risk or have a suspicious mole, schedule a skin screening.

3. Post #MelanomaMonday on social media

Since the day is all about spreading awareness of melanoma, what better way is there to reach people than through social media? Spreading prevention and diagnosis tips might just save the life of someone in your social circle.

National Barrier Awareness Day
2024-05-07 12:30 - 13:00
National Barrier Awareness Day is an annual observance that takes place on May 7 to encourage people to break down obstacles responsible for preventing the social integration of persons with disabilities. The day was initiated to dissolve stigmas keeping people with disabilities from advancing in education, social life, work, and other spheres of life. The holiday was initiated by President Ronald Reagan who called upon fellow citizens to observe this day with appropriate programs and activities.

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL BARRIER AWARENESS DAY

1. Write to suggest possible policies

To observe National Barrier Awareness Day, offer suggestions on things that could be made into a resolution or be suggested to Congress by your local congressperson. It is important to remember that things you noticed as a barrier affecting people with disabilities may not be as noticeable to others.

2. Volunteer to make a difference

You can also volunteer with your favorite N.G.O by making life easier for people with different forms of disability. These organizations sometimes need assistance in areas you may have expertise in, like drafting proposals and memos to public officials or running advertisements on digital platforms on their behalf to reach a wider community.

3. Show support on social media

One way to observe or celebrate the day is to tweet your observations of the things you consider to be barriers affecting people with disabilities using the hashtag #NationalBarrierAwarenessDay. You may even tag popular influencers and celebrities you think would appreciate and amplify your efforts

National Have a Coke Day and Give Someone a Cupcake Day
2024-05-08 12:30 - 13:00
Let’s celebrate both!

Whether you enjoy Coke, Diet Coke, or a newer healthier alternative Coke Zero-it’s a great American past-time.

Begun more than 125 years ago as a cocaine-fueled medicinal elixir, Coke eventually morphed into the non-narcotic soda of choice for the baby-boomers who came of age in the 60s. As the company grew it added other flavors and varieties of the original coke. Today the Coca-Cola Company continues to be relevant as the largest soft drink company in the world, expanding its uniquely American taste into the world’s largest emerging markets to become a global brand. That’s called “commercial diplomacy.” So, when you start to hum and eventually sing the words you remember from Coke’s 1971 hit song, know that people around the world are singing it along with you, but in their own language. Do you know Coca Cola give students scholarship every year, if not find out about it on scholaroo. How do you like to enjoy Coca Cola?

National Give Someone a Cupcake Day is celebrated every year on May 8 by Americans across the United States. On this day people give either bakery-bought or homemade cupcakes to their coworkers, colleagues, teachers, bosses, and anyone else they share their life with.

Outdoor Spring Activities - Get Outside!
2024-05-09 12:30 - 13:00
Whether it’s sitting on the porch taking in the crisp spring air or engaging in a fun outdoor activity, it’s proven being outdoors improves mental health. Check out your local parks and events for fun and free outdoor activities!

https://mhanational.org/surroundings/outdoors-nature

National Clean Your Room Day
2024-05-10 12:30 - 13:00
With the exception of people who are born organized neat freaks, we can all admit our rooms can get chaotic from time to time. To the delight of parents and more polished family and friends, May 10 is National Clean Your Room Day. Research into the holiday doesn’t reveal who founded it, but for those of us who may need it (or have family, friends, and roommates who do), it’s nice to have a holiday that reminds us to get our act together — starting with our rooms!https://www.news-medical.net/health/Investigating-the-Link-between-Cleaning-and-Mental-Health.aspx

KRCC Housing
2024-05-13 12:30 - 13:00
Let’s welcome Angela Crase and her housing staff to the COSP as we learn more about housing opportunities and resources at KRCC.

https://www.krccnet.com/services/housing-services/

National Buttermilk Biscuit Day - Share Your Recipes
2024-05-14 12:30 - 13:00
Enjoy a buttermilk biscuit today, add your favorite sides. Will it be jelly? Gravy? Honey? Enjoy!

#ButtermilkBiscuitDay

Biscuits are made using baking powder or baking soda as a leavening agent rather than yeast. A typicalbuttermilk biscuit recipe contains flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, butter, and buttermilk. They are often referred to as a “quick bread,” indicating they do not need time to rise before baking. While being made, the dough is beaten and folded to incorporate air, which expands while baking, causing the biscuit to rise.

Before the American Civil War, biscuits emerged as an inexpensive addition to meals. This sturdier bread product soon became popular as people realized it absorbed the gravy on their plate better than plain bread. Soon a new family favorite, biscuits, and gravy, was created.

Alexander P. Ashbourne patented the first biscuit cutter in 1875.

Supermarkets offer canned biscuits that are refrigerated until ready to be baked. In 1931, Ballard and Ballard patented these refrigerator biscuits.

Biscuits have been a staple of the Southern United States cuisine for many years and are often made with buttermilk. Traditionally served as a side dish with butter, they are also served at breakfast with molasses, light sugarcane syrup, maple syrup, sorghum syrup, honey, jam, or jelly, or as a breakfast sandwich.

HOW TO OBSERVE BUTTERMILK BISCUIT DAY

Share your favorite recipes and biscuit combinations. Aside from biscuits and gravy, give these biscuit ideas a try:

Make biscuit breakfast sandwiches with eggs and cheese.

Serve biscuits with your favorite soup. It’s better than dumplings!

Use biscuit dough to make pizza crust. Partially bake the dough before adding toppings.

Warm biscuits with butter and jelly satisfy every time.

Serve biscuits with pork chops, pork loins, or pulled pork.

BBQ and biscuits hit the spot, too. They soak up the juices quite well.

Whenever you have fresh fish, serve homemade biscuits. Catfish and biscuits are particularly delicious.

Who likes tomato sandwiches during the summer? When fresh tomatoes ripen on the vine, slice them up while they’re warm. Add a little bit of mayonnaise and sprinkle of salt and sandwich them between two warm biscuits.

Don’t forget dessert. Biscuits make an excellent base for strawberry shortcakes. Just add a little sugar to your dough to sweeten it. You’ll make up the rest of the sweetness with the strawberries and whipped cream.

National Safety Dose Day - Understanding Medication Side Effects and Improving Medication Adherence
2024-05-15 12:30 - 13:00
National Safety Dose Day is observed annually every May 15. It aims to call attention to the importance of taking prescription medication responsibly to avoid health risks like addiction or even death. Many people see their doctor for drugs that give pain relief, and about 20% of them will be prescribed an opioid or narcotic. Unfortunately, opioids are being overprescribed. Adults who have been prescribed opioids by doctors become addicted or move on to more dangerous drugs like heroin. Opioid poisoning has now overtaken car crashes as the number one cause of accidental death in the United States. Between 1999 and 2019, nearly 500,000 people died of opioid overdose.

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL SAFETY DOSE DAY

1. Clean out your medicine cabinet

Do an inventory of the contents of your medicine drawer or first aid kit. Replace old prescriptions with updated ones. Check the expiry dates and throw away expired medications.

2. Buy a pill organizer

If you have trouble remembering to take your daily medicine, invest in a pill case with several compartments. You can store your scheduled doses of medications in one convenient place.

3. Start a healthy pill habit

Talk to your doctor and find out what multivitamin or supplement you can take to improve your health and well-being. Form a routine of taking it and make sure it is the advised amount.

5 NEGATIVE FACTS ABOUT PAINKILLERS

1. They don’t work well against long-term pain

For short-term usage to combat pain from surgery, for example, opioid medications work well.

2. Dangers of an old prescription or pills

If you took a high dose of pills in the past, stopped, then decided to take the same dose now, you could accidentally overdose on your prescription.

3. Alcohol and painkillers are a dangerous combination

Both can make you feel drowsy and can render you doubly impaired.

4. They can be addictive

Many people become dependent on prescription pain pills even if the drugs are negatively affecting them mentally or physically.

5. Short-acting drugs are safer

There’s no evidence that long-acting drugs are less addictive, but they are more likely to cause an overdose even with recommended doses.

WHY NATIONAL SAFETY DOSE DAY IS IMPORTANT

1. It encourages us to be mindful

There’s a pill for almost everything these days. We should still remember not to abuse these medicines and listen to our doctors to be safe.

2. It can break bad habits

If you’re the type who keeps and uses old prescriptions, or worse, tends to take a relative or a friend’s pills, this is a day for turning over a new leaf. Break your bad habits, starting today.

3. It creates awareness

People can be addicted to pills without them realizing it. This day reminds us of the negative effects of abusing and misusing prescriptions.

National Notebook Day - Journaling as a Coping Skill
2024-05-16 12:30 - 13:00
National Notebook Day, is celebrated on the third Thursday of May, and this year, it falls on May 16. It’s a holiday that encourages people to record their thoughts, events, and information in a notebook. It is especially important to have a notebook or journal if you are the type of person whose mind goes so many places at once. One of the reasons why keeping track of your ideas is beneficial is that it helps to focus the mind. People will often revisit their journal entries when they need inspiration or ideas.

WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL NOTEBOOK DAY

1. It promotes creativity

National Notebook Day is dedicated to preserving the art of handwriting and notebook making while promoting creativity and self-expression through writing by hand. National Notebook Day is a day to celebrate everyone’s writing style.

2. It makes our children more creative

National Notebook Day is a chance to encourage children to use notebooks creatively. Children can draw pictures of what they do during the day, play games like tic-tac-toe, or design their own notebook covers.

3. It creates appreciation

On National Notebook Day, people get the chance to show their appreciation for notebooks by taking the time to reflect on how they help us achieve our goals in life. While this day was created with a focus on writing and doodling, notebooks can also be used to document many other things like sketches, lists, recipes, and more.

National Pizza Party Day
2024-05-17 12:30 - 13:00
Share your local favorite pizza restaurants. What’s your favorite toppings? Enjoy a slice today!

Hats for Headway
2024-05-20 12:30 - 13:00
Hats For Headway will be observed on May 20 this year. Every year, at the end of Action For Brain Injury Week, participants, volunteers, and the civil society come together and don their silliest hats to promote research on how to improve life after brain injury. The wacky hats not only help put the issue of brain injuries in the spotlight but also enable raising funds for those living with the condition’s long-term effects to lead better lives. Brain injury can alter every aspect of our lives. The losses are severe and can be permanent. Simple tasks such as talking, walking, and even feeling, are affected.

HATS FOR HEADWAY ACTIVITIES

1. Wear a crazy hat

Wear the craziest hat that you own with pride on this day. Share your selfie wearing the hat on your social media using #HatsForHeadway.

2. Donate to Headway

Donate generously to Headway to help them raise funds for research on brain injury and assisting those living with it. Also encourage others you know personally to monetarily contribute to the cause.

3. Spread awareness about brain injuries

This day offers a wonderful opportunity to share information about brain injuries. Post articles and resources online that could help loved ones of those suffering.

5 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT BRAIN INJURY

1. It’s not as uncommon

Every year, at least 350,000 people are hospitalized due to brain injuries.

2. Minor head injuries can be dangerous

Even minor injuries to the head can adversely impact brain function, leading to dizziness, headaches, and concussions.

3. Injury severity is directly proportional to effects

The more severe the brain injury, the worse its long-term effects are going to be.

4. Brain injuries can alter one’s personality

Survivors of brain injury face problems that affect their overall well-being, relationships, and even their traits.

5. Things can be hard for survivors’ families

Even with support and help, the families of brain injury survivors face difficulties and uncertain challenges.

Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day
2024-05-21 12:30 - 13:00
Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day is celebrated on May 21. This is the perfect time for the availability of all our favorite fresh fruits and vegetables. We believe including fresh fruits and veggies in the diet is necessary for a healthy life. Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day is dedicated to a cause. The increase in obesity and lifestyle diseases among American people is a major concern nowadays. This is a day to remind us of the importance of fresh food, which helps us lead a healthy life.

EAT MORE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES DAY ACTIVITIES

1. Source your fresh fruits and veggies

This is the easy part. Just pack a bag and start shopping for fresh veggies and fruits. Make sure to buy your veggies from the freshest source. It is best to buy from an organic source. This can help ensure the food is free of harmful chemicals or pesticides.

2. Explore the flavors of vegetable recipes

People often do not realize the choices available for fruit and vegetable recipes. There are countless vegetable dishes and smoothes available to try. Celebrate by exploring the tasty cousins available rather than going for fast food.

3. Invite people for a salad party

Get your friends who share the same enthusiasm for fresh food. You know what to do then! We have already purchased fruits and vegetables, and we know the recipes too. So sheath those knives and start cutting some veggies for the party.

National Solitaire Day - Share Your Favorite Card Games
2024-05-22 12:30 - 13:00
On National Solitaire Day on May 22, let’s acknowledge the brilliance behind the game of solitaire and how it helped entertain us for years. There is so much history behind the game and numerous fun facts!

NATIONAL SOLITAIRE DAY ACTIVITIES

1. Play the game online

The easiest way to celebrate the day is to get on your computer and play the game online. And yes, you can play solitaire for hours without being judged today.

2. Have a solitaire match with friends

Play the game online or in-person with friends. All you have to do is arrange a time and host different matches.

3. Host a solitaire-themed party

Have some fun with the day and host a solitaire-themed party. You can get really creative with the decor, food items, and costumes.

Inspirational Movies
2024-05-23 12:30 - 13:00
Let’s talk movies and popcorn? What’s your favorite inspirational movie. A movie that may surprise you that many therapist have been raving about is none other than “Inside Out”. You may be surprised as it is an animated film. But if you have a chance to watch it, I think all ages would enjoy. The bottom line: Inside Outenthusiastically reminds us that sadness and pain are an essential part of living a full life, and it does so with more nuance and grace than most live-action prestige dramas aimed solely at grownups.

Celebrating Memorial Day
2024-05-24 12:30 - 13:00
Memorial Day is observed in America on the last Monday of May, and it is a day to commemorate and remember the men and women who lost their lives while in service for the US military. It is a federal holiday, and as such, businesses and schools are closed, and most people have the day off work.

It officially became a federal holiday in 1971. Traditionally, people will visit cemeteries and memorials for American soldiers, and there are several parades around the country.

History of Memorial Day

The Origins

It is unclear where Memorial Day was first observed, but it was created after the end of the Civil War, in 1865. At the time, the American Civil War was the event that had taken the most lives in U.S. history, it is estimated that around 620,000 soldiers died. Following the war, in the late 1860s, people began organizing tributes to the lost soldiers by decorating the graves of soldiers on both sides of the conflict.

Decoration Day

The day was not originally called Memorial Day but was known as Decoration Day. On May 5th, 1868, General John A. Logan, alongside a group of Northern Civil War Veterans, pushed for a national day of remembrance for the lost soldiers of the conflict. He chose the 30th of May for this purpose, proclaiming that people should show respect by decorating the graves of the dead, so it was called Decoration Day. The 30th of May was chosen to honor this day, as it was a date on which flowers would likely be in bloom across the whole country.

The first time that this day was celebrated, a total of 5,000 participants decorated the graves of 20,000 soldiers.

All Northern States followed this tradition, and by 1890 it was a state holiday in those states. However, Southern States did not acknowledge Decoration Day until after World War I, when the day became a day of remembrance for all of those who sacrificed their lives for the country in conflicts, and not just those fallen during the Civil War.

While it is unknown where Memorial Day started, several independent communities and states likely put up their own memorials. However, records show that the earliest commemoration of the fallen soldiers was held by recently freed slaves.

Officially, Waterloo, New York is known as “The Birthplace of Memorial Day” as it was there that the first annual, wide event was held on May 5th, 1966.

How Decoration Day became Memorial Day

In 1968 the Uniform Monday Holiday Act was passed by Congress. Memorial Day went from being celebrated on the 30th of May to being celebrated on the last Monday of May, this gave American workers a three-day weekend. Many people now refer to the end of May as the Memorial Day Weekend, this long weekend was made official in 1971 when Memorial Day was turned into a federal holiday.

How Memorial Day is celebrated

A solemn occasion

Memorial Day is a solemn occasion, people commemorate this day by visiting cemeteries and memorials and laying wreaths and American flags on the graves of soldiers. Most also wear a Red Poppy, which gained meaning as a symbol of remembrance by the World War I poem “In Flanders Fields”. During Memorial Day, all American flags must be flown at half mast until noon, after which they should be raised until sunset.

In December of 2000 the National Moment of Remembrance was announced, encouraging Americans to observe a moment of respect and silence at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day in honor of all who lost their lives in battle.

A celebration

Memorial day is also a day of celebration, as this day usually announces the arrival of Summer, people also take the long weekend to travel, throw parties and enjoy barbecues with friends and family.

The biggest Memorial Day parade in the country takes place in Washington DC where over 200,000 Americans turn up to watch the event. Notable parades also take place in Chicago and Little Neck-Douglaston (NY), but all over America there will be parades as Americans gather to watch, remember, and celebrate.

Memorial Day - KRCC and COSP Closed
2024-05-27 00:00 - 23:59

National Hamburger Day
2024-05-28 12:30 - 13:00
Share your favorite hamburger recipes and/or restaurants!

World Digestive Health Day
2024-05-29 12:30 - 13:00
World Digestive Health Day is celebrated every year on May 29 around the world. The holiday provides resources and tools for gastrointestinal (G.I.) diseases to help more people in the general public make better decisions about their health. Awareness can lead to the early diagnosis and treatment of G.I. diseases, including cancer. It should also be known that G.I. diseases can lead to obesity. It also creates more understanding and better support for patients experiencing digestive diseases when their issues and conditions are better understood by the general public.

HOW TO OBSERVE WORLD DIGESTIVE HEALTH DAY

1. Take a glimpse

This day is full of events. There are seminars held at various locations. There is also training and infomercials that help spread the word and teach people. Be there, you’ll learn a lot.

2. Get a check-up

Get a check-up for your digestive system. While you’re at it, you could get a general check-up for common diseases too.

3. Plan a healthy diet

Along with exercise, this is a great way to maintain not only your digestive health but also your whole body. Not sure how to start, there are some great resources online to help begin the process.

5 FACTS ABOUT OBESITY YOU SHOULD KNOW

1. On the rise

The rate of obesity has almost tripled between 1975 and 2016 worldwide.

2. Children

In 2019, about 38 million children were overweight or obese.

3. Obesity kills

Obesity leads to many deaths around the world.

4. Cardiovascular diseases

Obesity is a proven cause of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart disease and stroke.

5. Prevention

Obesity is a condition that can be prevented with a healthy diet and exercise regimen.

National Creativity Day - Let's Get Creative
2024-05-30 12:30 - 13:00
Unleash your imagination for National Creativity Day on May 30! Many things in our lives (except nature, of course) was spawned out of someone’s imagination. Artists, writers, sculptors, filmmakers, chefs, landscapers, architects, and many more — this special day was founded to honor and celebrate everyone who creates new things each day, someone just like you!

World No Tobacco Day
2024-05-31 12:30 - 13:00
World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on May 31st. On this day, the World Health Organization (WHO) together with governments and NGOs, holds an international campaign to educate the public about the use of tobacco.

They host an international campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking, how to quit it, live a healthy life, and how we can turn the world into a tobacco-free place.

On this day, the WHO encourages smokers to go tobacco-free for 24 hours, in an effort to make every day a no-tobacco day.

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/features/world-no-tobacco-day/index.html

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/groups/people-with-mental-health-conditions.html
