ABOUT BEING WELL, STARTING NOW
Being Well, Starting Now provides a space for behavioral healthcare experts and community members to come together to discuss the effects of mental health and substance use issues. It was established during the COVID-19 pandemic as a virtual safe space for individuals to share their thoughts, feelings, and coping mechanisms.
FACILITATOR - Prevention Specialist
Laura Martin
Laura is a Prevention Coordinator at SPBH. When she isn't implementing evidence-based substance uses prevention programs, she brings her passion for public health and wellness to Being Well, Starting Now.
FACILITATOR - Prevention Specialist
Amy Pipkin
Amy is a Prevention Coordinator at SPBH. She uses her expertise in prevention methodology as well as her knowledge and passion for the Nassau County community when facilitating Being Well, Starting Now discussions.
FACILITATOR - Community Liaison / Trainer
Katrina Robinson-Wheeler
Katrina is SPBH's Community Liaison/Trainer. When she isn't teaching a Mental Health First Aid training course or liaising in the community, she brings her expertise to the mainstage of Being Well, Starting Now.
FEEDBACK
"The ONLY reason I didn't share during this discussion was because of emotions. It's a delicate topic and hits very close to home. Very wonderful job!"
"Great topic. This was great!"
"Information was very helpful."
"We need more of this! Positivity and gratitude are much harder during these weird times. I needed this. Thank you!
TAKE A LOOK AT PREVIOUSLY EXPLORED TOPICS
Recovery
Hosted a panel of individuals in the recovery community to inspire positivity and promote the idea that recovery IS possible.
Suicide is Preventable
Explored the topic of suicide: how to talk about it, signs and symptoms, and shared tools/resources for preventing suicides.
Media Overload & Zoom Fatigue
Explored the overload of politics, COVID-19, and feeling 'zoomed-out'. Tips and tricks for drawing healthy boundaries with social media.
The Importance of Sleep
Explored the physiological process of sleep, evaluated participants' sleeping practices, and explored strategies for improving sleep hygiene.
Self-Care
Explored the concept of self-care with great tips and tricks for how to incorporate self-care into your daily routine.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Explored the importance of diversity, what equity actually means, and why inclusion is an important part of well-being.
Coping Mechanisms for Stress
Explored how stress influences every part of our body and provided evidence-based healthy coping mechanisms.
Positive Mindset & Practicing Gratitude
Defined and explored positive thinking and gratitude. Discussed the benefits and outcomes of these practices.
Healthy Relationships
Explored healthy and unhealthy relationships: how to identify each case, communicate effectively and set boundaries.
Screen Time & Behavioral Health
Explored the overconsumption of screen time/social media and how to use these platforms in a healthy manner.
Body Image
Explored body image/self-esteem, examined the effects of poor body image, & considered body image improvement & acceptance strategies.