Take good care.
"Release the Pressure is "on a mission to reduce hypertension in women—especially where disparities hit hardest—through education, community and culturally responsive care." https://www.releasethepressure.org/
Heart health
Blood pressure reading log
Tips from Release the Pressure:
"When monitoring your blood pressure at home, a log gives you one place to keep your readings and notes.
It's more than just your numbers; you might note whether your activities have changed, were feeling stressed, or your sleep patterns were off. The goal isn't to diagnose yourself. It's to have something useful to bring to the conversation.
7-Day Blood Pressure Recording Log - AMA-MAP | 7-Day Blood Pressure Recording Log
Keep your blood pressure readings in one place so you have something concrete to reference during appointments and check-ins. You don't have to know everything about your health.
You can start by asking one question. What do my numbers mean?
If you've ever gotten home from an appointment and thought,
“I should've asked one more thing…”
you're not alone.
Appointments can feel fast. When you write down questions and take them with you to your next appointment, it can help you leave with a better understanding of your health like your blood pressure and your next steps.
Health Literacy Month is a good reminder that understanding your health information matters. You deserve information you can understand, questions you feel comfortable asking, and answers you can use.
Start with five words: what does my number mean?
Even if you aren’t fully aware of all the medical terminology before you walk into the room. You can ask."
Mental Health resources
Mental Health Support
There is hope and there is help available.
New Hope
Christian Counseling & Faith-Based Therapy - New Life
Call (800) 639-5433
Summit Wellness Centers
Faith-based professional counseling for individuals, couples, families, teens, and kids via Telehealth in NC, FL, SC, GA & TN.
Ages 3 Years to 80+
Summit Wellness Centers, PLLC - Christian Values - Clinical Excellence
https://summitwellnesscenters.com
Phone number: (828) 692-6383
Need to Talk? - Word in Faith Ministries
Find a Support and Recovery group
PTSD and Car Accidents: Signs, Symptoms & Finding Help
Grief Support Resources | Word in Faith Ministries
Call 988, Text, or Chat
Reach out to one person who may be grieving or recovering. You don't need the right words. Being present is enough. If someone needs more support, 988 is there. It is confidential, answered by a real person, any time of day or night. Learn and share where to turn before a crisis occurs.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, compassionate, and confidential support 24/7/365 via call 988, text, or chat. Save and share 988 with someone you care about. 988Lifeline.org.
Health services in NC
Health care
"The Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families.
The Department works closely with health care professionals, community leaders and advocacy groups; local, state and federal entities; and many other stakeholders to make this happen."
Visit their website to find care and support: Health & Social Services | nc.gov