People who feel more connected to others have lower levels of anxiety and depression, higher self-esteem, greater empathy and are more trusting and cooperative. In other words, social connectedness generates a positive feedback loop of social, emotional and physical well-being.

View the Social Connection & Mindfulness Calendar

For further mental health resources, check out our B-Well campaign in partnership with BeachLife Festival and our Mental Health Awareness Month Resources.

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Outsider Documentary Screening & Panel Discussion

Outsider (40min, Audience Award Winner for Best Short Film at the Montclair Film Festival) presents a rarely seen, candid view of a family’s journey with mental illness and captures how creativity – the act of creating – can save us and keep us tethered even in the worst of times. Following the screening, we will have a panel discussion on mental health, art and family. Maury Ornest’s paintings will be on display.

Please participate in and promote this creative event and help reduce the stigma of mental illness.

Event Details
Date: Sunday, June 9, 2024
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm (Doors Open at 2:30pm)
Location: Center for Spiritual Learning, Redondo Beach (907 Knob Hill, Redondo Beach, CA 90277)

Register here to reserve your spot and receive important information and reminders about your attendance.

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Virtual Happiness Chat
This is a casual discussion group with light-hearted activities to spark conversation. Share ideas, tips, resources, jokes, quotes – anything that supports our happiness!

Second Tuesday of the month from 12:30 - 1 p.m. 
Register Here

Recorded Mental Heath & Happiness Series 
Welcome to the self-led Mental Health & Happiness Series. For each topic, there are two videos and two documents. Please dedicate one hour for each topic. To support your experience, consider: 1) attending an upcoming Happiness Chat, 2) inviting a friend to participate with you and be accountability buddies, or 3) reach out to the series facilitator, Tiana Rideout-Rosales, tiana.rideout-rosales@bchd.org.

Start by watching the Introduction to the Mental Health & Happiness Series 

Maximize Gratitude: Express appreciation and savor kindness  

• Start by watching the Maximize Gratitude Workshop
• For your reference, download the Gratitude Summary & Resources Sheet
• Watch the guidance video about Activities to Maximize Gratitude 
• To accompany the video, download the Gratitude Activity Worksheet 
• Share about your experience by taking the Series Survey

Boost Empathy: Support connection and shift perspective

• Start by watching the Boost Empathy Workshop 

• For your reference, download the Empathy Summary & Resources Sheet
• Watch the guidance video about Activities to Boost Empathy
• To accompany the video, download the Empathy Activity Worksheet 
• Share about your experience by taking the Series Survey

Cultivate Bravery: Embrace opportunities and manage change  

• Start by watching the Cultivate Bravery Workshop 
• For your reference, download the Bravery Summary & Resources Sheet
• Watch the guidance video about Activities to Cultivate Bravery
• To accompany the video, download the Bravery Activity Worksheet
• Listen to the Mindful Moai recording here
• Share about your experience by taking the Series Survey

Reaffirm Purpose: Navigate transitions and focus on meaning 

• Start by watching the Reaffirm Purpose Workshop 
• For your reference, download the Purpose Summary & Resources Sheet
• Watch the guidance video about Activities to Reaffirm Purpose
• To accompany the video, download the Purpose Activity Worksheet
• Share about your experience by taking the Series Survey

After you complete the series:  

• Watch the Thank You Message from Tiana
• Take the LiveWell Pledge. To watch the video click here. 
• View additional resources mentioned during the series at www.bchd.org/coronavirus  

Find more opportunities to connect and build stress resilience skills:

• Volunteer with Beach Cities Health District
• Virtual Mindfulness Drop-Ins
• Join a Virtual Moai