Mental Health

What to Say to Your Children During Times of Stress, Violence, and Uncertainty

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When local, national, or global events dominate the news cycle, it’s natural for children to have questions, and for parents and caregivers to feel unsure about how much to share. While our instinct may be to shield children from stressful information, thoughtful, age-appropriate conversations can help them feel safe, supported, and better able to cope. […]

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Mental Health Association Oklahoma Offers Support and Resources Amid National Events 

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For many, it is difficult to watch the events unfolding in Minnesota and other parts of the country without feeling stress, anxiety, or fear for themselves, their families, neighbors, and communities.  Mental Health Association Oklahoma (MHAOK) recognizes the emotional toll that acts of violence, heightened enforcement actions, and ongoing uncertainty can have on individuals and

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Your Voice Matters: Advocacy Training for Individuals with Lived Experience

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Every year, the Oklahoma State Legislature makes decisions that directly affect our neighbors and communities—decisions about landlord and tenant laws, funding for mental health services, how Oklahoma responds to homelessness, and more. These decisions are often complex and are sometimes made with limited information. Unlike many other states, Oklahoma does not include public testimony as

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