January is designated as Mental Wellness Month at MH3. Sign-up at mh3.co/signup to start learning strategies, tips, and tools for improving your mental wellness from our health and wellness experts of the mind, body, and spirit. For MH3, Mental Wellness is a state of well-being where you, as an individual, can cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively, and are able to make a contribution to the community while still addressing those stressors that can prevent you from moving forward. Please note that, If you sign-up at mh3.co/signup for one of our subscription plans, 20% of the proceeds go to the LGBT Business Foundation of Illinois- the foundation of the LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois (LGBTCCIL) MH3 is a member business and our Founder & CEO, Rico Ricketson, sits on the board of the LGBTCCIL. To celebrate the positive impact of fellow member businesses of the LGBTCCIL, we have created a discounted rate for our monthly plan. Sign-up at mh3.co/signup About the NGLCC The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC is the business voice of the LGBT community and the exclusive certifying body for LGBT-owned businesses. With more than 200 corporate partners, and 62 local, state, and international affiliate chambers, NGLCC Is the largest LGBT business development and economic advocacy organization in the world. www.nglcc.org If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, please call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you're having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

During a time when the world is experiencing mass trauma from COVID-19, Dr. José Andres Vila shares his strategies, tools, and tips for recognizing & managing the signs and symptoms of PTSD. In this 2-Part Miniseries, you will learn: - the Science of Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders - Stigma Associated with PTSD - How to Support Someone Struggling with Signs and Symptoms of PTSD - Daily and Emotional Self-Care Recommendations for PTSD - Treatment options for PTSD Dr. Vila is bilingual, fluent in Spanish and English, and provides therapy in both languages. He specializes in working with the LGBTQ+ community, treating ADHD, trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, relationship concerns, and managing medication compliance. Dr. Jose Andres Vila graduated from the University of Havana Medical School in 1993 and practiced as a physician at Comandante Manuel Fajardo Hospital in Cuba. He recently graduated with a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from Adler University in Chicago. Find out more information about Dr. Vila at https://wellmanpsychology.com/jose-vila and/or contact us at info@mh3.co.

During a time when the world is experiencing mass trauma from COVID-19, Dr. José Andres Vila shares his strategies, tools, and tips for recognizing & managing the signs and symptoms of PTSD. In part 1 of this 2-Part Miniseries, you will learn: -The Science of Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders Sign-up for a free trial to watch Part 2 of the Miniseries to learn: - Stigma Associated with PTSD - How to Support Someone Struggling with Signs and Symptoms of PTSD - Daily and Emotional Self-Care Recommendations for PTSD - Treatment options for PTSD Dr. Vila is bilingual, fluent in Spanish and English, and provides therapy in both languages. He specializes in working with the LGBTQ+ community, treating ADHD, trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, relationship concerns, and managing medication compliance. Dr. Jose Andres Vila graduated from the University of Havana Medical School in 1993 and practiced as a physician at Comandante Manuel Fajardo Hospital in Cuba. He recently graduated with a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from Adler University in Chicago. Find out more information about Dr. Vila at https://wellmanpsychology.com/jose-vila and/or contact us at info@mh3.co.

Register for our MH3 Live Virtual Event at mh3.co/live. MH3 Health and Wellness Experts share their strategies, tips, and tools to change unhealthy habits in remote working to improve your mental wellness. In this live event, you will learn: • The Psychological Effects of Working from Home • How to Take Care of Your Mental Health When Working from Home • How to Support Friends, Family Members, and Colleagues Struggling with their Mental Health • Self-Care Exercises for Improving Your Mental Wellness from Home • How to Move from Surviving to Thriving In Remote Working • Answers to Your Questions during our Live Q&A We are excited to announce that 20% of the proceeds from this live event will go directly to the LGBT Business Foundation of Illinois. The foundation of the LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois. If you're planning to buy tickets for a group of people, be sure to email info@mh3.co to inquire about our group ticket discounts. MH3 is certified as an LGBT Business Enterprise through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) and we are a member business of the LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois. In addition, our Founder & CEO, Rico Ricketson sits on the board.

CATEGORY: Leadership & Mental Health. Filmed On July 27, 2020. CEO’s and Business Leaders are faced with a workforce that requires them to lead with empathy during this shared global trauma of COVID-19 and inequalities due to systemic racism. In honor of National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month, we are sharing the personal story of Dr. Kimble Greene, Ph.D. and her success with high profile individuals across the globe to help business leaders during this time to get curious with the obstacles preventing them from moving forward. Dr. Kimble Greene, Ph.D., Transpersonal Psychology, is the founder and Chief Catalyst of Catalyst Enterprises Worldwide, LLC, and is a best selling author. Business leaders will not only learn about the her personal journey to evolutionary leadership, but the science supporting Dr. Greene’s personalized formula for leaders to identify and shift the blocks keeping them from moving forward, The Monarch Method. To find out more about Dr. Greene and the Monarch Method, please go to drkimblegreene.com and/or contact us at info@mh3.co. In the US, please contact the National Suicide Prevention for free and confidential support, 1-800-273-8255 In Canada, please contact the Canada Suicide Prevention Service https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca, 1-833-456-4566

CATEGORIES: Depression and Bipolar Disorder. Filmed on July 9, 2020. Sally Newson is the founder of Wellify Teen, an online resource, website, and mobile app that provides parents with the results of a clinician-level mental health screening, education, about potential conditions of mental illness, and guidance to finding help for their teen. At 13 years old, Sally Newson’s daughter opened up to her about the suicidal thoughts she was having and asked her mom for help. Sally then made it her mission to save her daughter’s life. The majority of the lows in that journey were prior to receiving a professional mental health diagnosis for her daughter. It is because of these experiences that Sally Newson created Wellify Teen. She made a promise that when she was in a position to help other parents, she would. With Wellify Teen, Sally is living up to that promise. For more information on Wellify Teen, please see https://wellifyteen.org/ . The current pilot is in Marin County, California. In the US, please contact the National Suicide Prevention for free and confidential support, 1-800-273-8255 In Canada, please contact the Canada Suicide Prevention Service https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca, 1-833-456-4566

CATEGORIES: Anxiety and Self-Coping. Filmed Live on May 29, 2020. Fear and anxiety are expected during this shared trauma for everyone across the world. Dr. Pete shares how we can use mindfulness meditation to reduce anxiety. Dr. Peter Economou has a Ph.D. in counseling psychology and is Board Certified in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

CATEGORY: Self-Coping. To learn more about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Joe Serio, recommends reading, 'The Happiness Trap.' Link Below. In this MH3 ON THE GO, Joe Serio shares insights and techniques from ACT to use in our daily lives for controlling fear, anxiety and joy. Please note that if your fear or anxiety does not go away or gets worse over time, schedule a virtual consult with a mental health professional. https://thehappinesstrap.com/

CATEGORIES: Anxiety and Depression. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all fields of medicine. In this MH3 ON THE GO, Dr. Jon Youakim, M.D., shares the mental stressors impacting him and his colleagues in Pediatrics during this time. To assist families with continuing to move forward, Dr. Youakim also shares signs of Pediatric Anxiety and Depression, recommended social distancing activities for children, and advice for rural communities.