Health Archives - Green Mountain Self-Advocates

Tips on Staying Safe During Bad Winter Weather

When winter comes, this resource gives you some easy ways to stay safe: Dress Warm: Wear several layers, a hat, gloves, and boots that won’t slip. Be Careful Outside: Look out for…

Finding a Therapist That Fits You Well

Finding a therapist that fits you well can take time and effort. When you’re going through tough times, finding the right therapist can feel hard. It’s like looking for an…

What is Self-Esteem?

Self-esteem is how much you value yourself and how good you feel about who you are. It’s what you think about your own abilities, qualities, and how you see yourself.…

Solar Eclipse Safety in Plain Language 2024

On April 8, 2024, there will be a solar eclipse. Looking at the sun during an Eclipse can be dangerous! Green Mountain Self-Advocates created 8 slides about using special eclipse…

COVID Update September 2023

You may be so done with COVID… but it ain’t done with you! The updated COVID vaccine for 2023-2024 will be available after September 15, 2023.

Plain Language Information Explaining Boil Water Alerts

What Does It Means When Your Town Says Boil Your Water? People have a lot of questions about what to do when your town says the water is NOT safe…

A Self-Advocate’s Guide To Breast Health

A plain language poster and booklet explaining breast health. What is breast cancer? How do I prevent breast cancer? What is a breast exam with a healthcare provider like? How…

Roe v. Wade

What is Roe v. Wade? What does it mean if the US Supreme Court overturns this decision? How will this change the way we get healthcare? The goal of this…

What is Mental Health?

On April 21st, 2022, GMSA peer leaders met with more than 40 self-advocates to talk about mental health. What helps? What does not work? For sure, something that works for…