Bastrop County Public Health Department

06/01/2026

Facing trauma takes courage, but healing is possible. 💪 This PTSD Awareness Month, let's support one another on the journey to recovery and resilience. Together, we can overcome. 💙

🔗: https://bastropcounty.crediblemind.com/topics/ptsd

06/01/2026

05/22/2026

Mayo es el Mes de la Salud Mental, un momento para reflexionar sobre los diferentes factores que contribuyen al bienestar general. A lo largo del mes, exploraremos los cuatro pilares de la salud mental: física, cognitivo, emocional y social.

El bienestar social está formado por la calidad de nuestras relaciones y por cómo nos hacen sentir. Tomando tiempo para reflexionar sobre las relaciones puede ayudar a apoyar el equilibrio, el sentido de pertenencia y la salud mental en general. 🫶

🔗: https://bastropcounty.crediblemind.com/lists/how-social-connection-impacts-mental-health

05/22/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the many factors that support overall wellbeing. Throughout the month, we’ll explore the Four Pillars of Mental Health: Physical, Cognitive, Emotional, and Social.

Social wellbeing is shaped by the quality of our connections and how they make us feel. Taking time to reflect on relationships can help support balance, belonging, and overall mental health. 🫶

🔗: https://bastropcounty.crediblemind.com/lists/how-social-connection-impacts-mental-health

05/19/2026

As the summer break kicks into full swing in Bastrop County, the BCPHD would like to share this resource from the CDC to help summer camps prepare for and respond to any potential measles events.

Measles can spread quickly in summer camps because campers and staff spend a lot of time together in close contact with each other. Take a look at this CDC checklist to make sure your summer camp is informed and prepared before opening. ✅

05/18/2026

¡Del 18 al 24 de mayo es la Semana de la Natación Saludable y Segura! 🏊

Sigue los consejos de los CDC para nadar de forma saludable y así protegerte a ti mismo y a tus seres queridos de posibles enfermedades en la alberca. ⬇️

🔗: https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-swimming/es/prevention/como-prevenir-las-enfermedades-relacionadas-con-la-natacion-y-la-recreacion-en-el-agua.html

05/18/2026

May 18-24 is Healthy Swimming Safety Week! 🏊

Follow the CDC's steps for healthy swimming to help protect yourself and those you care about from illness at the pool. ⬇️

🔗: https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-swimming/prevention/index.html

05/15/2026

Mayo es el Mes de la Salud Mental, un momento para reflexionar sobre los diferentes factores que contribuyen al bienestar general. A lo largo del mes, exploraremos los cuatro pilares de la salud mental: física, cognitivo, emocional y social.

La salud emocional ayuda a formar cómo reaccionamos ante los altibajos de la vida. Tomar conciencia, dar espacio a los sentimientos y practicar la compasión puede fortalecer la resiliencia y el equilibrio mental con el tiempo. ⚖️

La salud emocional no es algo que logras una sola vez. Es una relación que se construye con el tiempo, a través de la conciencia, la honestidad y el cuidado hacia ti mismo. 🤍

🔗: https://bastropcounty.crediblemind.com/lists/caring-for-your-emotional-health

05/15/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the many factors that support overall wellbeing. Throughout the month, we’ll explore the Four Pillars of Mental Health: Physical, Cognitive, Emotional, and Social.

Emotional health helps shape how we respond to life’s ups and downs. Building awareness, allowing space for feelings, and practicing compassion can strengthen resilience and mental balance over time. ⚖️

Emotional health isn’t something you achieve once. It’s a relationship you build over time, through awareness, honesty, and care for yourself. 🤍

🔗: https://bastropcounty.crediblemind.com/lists/caring-for-your-emotional-health