May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Nearly three months after the COVID-19 crisis uprooted our daily lives, we are all still grappling with ongoing changes. Whether young, not-so-young, sheltered in place, or on the front lines as essential workers, like our early childhood educators and health providers, both the reality and uncertainty of the situation can be overwhelming, to say the least. We at Bright Beginnings want you to know that you are not alone in this, and it is ok to say things are not ok. Find resources from our April Newsletter, here.
This year, The Blue Dot Project’s #MakingOverMotherhood campaign had over 33 million impressions on social media. That’s an increase of 15 million from last year! Thank you to all of the brave participants who shared their stories, everyone who participated in daily activities, and to all of you who spread awareness around maternal mental health. To learn more about the Bright Beginnings Maternal Mental Health Taskforce, click here.
Continue reading to see upcoming opportunities around maternal mental health awareness and our latest updates on COVID-19. Learn about our key achievements from July 2018 – June 2019 in the recently approved Bright Beginnings 2018-2019 Annual Report. And read all about the 2020 Women’s Policy Institute cohort, including Bright Beginnings’ very own Iris Gamez!
Are you an essential worker or do you know essential workers that need safe, quality child care? Read more here and help spread the word about the free and low-cost opportunities that are available.