Posts by Family Kickstart Georgia
Literacy – More than Reading and Writing
Most parents know that reading and writing are very important for children, but how words help us understand our world and make the most of opportunities is much more than reading and writing – it is called ‘literacy’. Children don’t wait till they start school to learn literacy skills. The experiences they have every day…
Read MoreLiving with a Chronic Health Condition
Have you been diagnosed with a chronic health condition? Wondering how you’ll cope? Chronic illnesses are mostly characterized by a condition that is long lasting, has many risk factors, complex causes, a long latency period, and which has a functional impairment or disability. A diagnosis of a chronic health condition such as diabetes, osteoporosis, arthritis…
Read MoreAccommodation and Homelessness
Are you homeless, sleeping rough, in a refuge or couch surfing? You are not alone. In January of 2015, the last time a count was completed of the homeless in Georgia, it was determined that there were 13,790 homeless Georgians on a single night — 1,518 of them being veterans. Although the homeless number is…
Read MoreFinancial Issues and Food
Financial problems may cause stress and can have a significant impact on your mental health. For some people, the financial pressures of life may seem impossible to overcome, but you can get help and take steps to improve your situation. What is financial stress? Financial stress occurs when debts build that you are unable to…
Read MoreAntibiotic Resistance
Antibiotics saved many lives and revolutionized medicine following their introduction in the 1940s because they provided a means of treating many infections and diseases, including serious infections, caused by bacteria. What are antibiotics? Antibiotics damage bacteria so the body’s immune system can fight them. They do not work against viruses. Different antibiotics work against different…
Read MoreWhat is Suicide Bereavement?
Suicide Bereavement is the deep sadness and mourning that often occurs after the loss of a loved one to suicide. Grief is a normal response to losing someone important to us, while when someone dies by suicide we may experience many complex thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. While many of these relate to the person no…
Read MoreI Have Nobody to Turn to
Loneliness is a feeling disconnected from the world around you or feeling of distress or sadness about being by yourself. It may be felt more over a long period of time. It is also possible to feel lonely, even when surrounded by people. Isolation is being separated from your environment and other people. Sometimes this…
Read MoreWhat is Problem Gambling?
Gambling is a popular pastime in America, including the pokies, instant scratchies, lotto, cards, online betting or racing. Many people have fun gambling now and again, but sometimes it can get out of hand and become a cause of financial hardship and distress. Problem gambling is when betting starts to create trouble in your life,…
Read MoreHelp me! I’m “stressed”
The first step in managing stress is to acknowledge that it exists. If possible, remove yourself from the stressful location or situation and find a quiet space. Take a deep slow breath, take another one, and another one. Try to clear your mind of all thoughts, and bring yourself to the moment. A clear mind…
Read MoreThinking about Suicide
Thinking about suicide does not make you weak or bad. There are people you can turn to for help. What does it mean to be suicidal? Feeling suicidal? You are not alone … On average, one person dies by suicide every seven hours in the state. In 2017 in Georgia 1,317 people died by suicide.…
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