Project Help says to identify a safe space that you can escape to and feel judgment-free. #weeklywellnesstip #safespace #judgementfree

Project Help encourages us to spend time with animals in nature for better physical and mental health #weeklywellnesstip #animalsinnature #bloodpressure #stresshormones

Andrea Joy Health Coaching reminds us to stay away from foods that bring us down. #weeklywellnesstip #foodmood #happyfood

Project Help tells us that healthy physical touch calms the nervous system and boosts happy hormones. #weeklywellnesstip #healthyphysicaltouch #happyhormones

Andrea Joy Heath Coaching reminds us to be mindful and to utilize meditation, deep breathing, and yoga. #weeklywellnesstip #mindfulness #meditation

Project Help says sleep enables your body to repair, be fit, and be ready for a new day. #weeklywellnesstip #sleep #repair

The Blue Zones Project provides strength to those who are seeking strategies for coping. #weeklywellnesstip #dontbeafraid #seekprofessionalhelp

Collier County Public Schools reminds us to acknowledge when we feel anxious. Practice these five steps. #weeklywellnesstip #grounding #anxiety

Andrea Joy Health Coaching gives us a tip to de-clutter and de-stress #weeklywellnesstip #innercalm #outerorder

Lee Health addresses free programs to help with behavioral health issues

Doctors see an epidemic in behavioral health issues across the board.

Andrea Joy Health Coaching reminds us that practicing gratitude can reduce depression. Start with a daily journal of gratitude. #weeklywellnesstip #gratitude #journal

Project Help reminds us that it's ok to make mistakes. Be gentle and practice self-compassion. #self-compassion #imok

Andrea Joy Health Coaching reminds us that positive self talk can build self confidence and slow down negative emotions. Choose a mantra that will strengthen you. #iamenough #igotthis #iamhealing

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Prevention. Intervention. Treatment. Wellness.

Those are the pillars of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office’s Mental Health Unit.

“A once taboo topic is now coming out from the shadows. From depression, anxiety, stress, and so much more.

The WINK News one-hour special sets out to help break through the stigma and empower you to take back your life.”

Collier Coalition for Healthy Minds (CCHM) is charged with mobilizing Collier County's first-ever, five-year mental health and addiction services strategic plan.

The Community Foundation of Collier County is working to establish a $3 million fund to address the growing need for mental health and substance abuse care in the area.