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Mental Health

Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish

By Wendy Lee Nentwig We all know the importance of getting enough sleep and eating healthy food, but during times of stress those things — and other healthy habits — can fall by the wayside. In juggling work, school, relationships, family obligations, finances, and fun, it’s easy to get off-balance. But self-care… Read More

The Beauty of Exploring Others’ Holiday Traditions

By Christa Banister When it comes to holiday traditions and how they’re observed, there’s plenty of debate to go around. In Italy, the traditional Feast of Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve may not even feature seven fish-centric dishes, depending on the family you dine with. In Germany, a sparkling glass… Read More

COVID & The Classroom: The Impact on Kids & Teachers

By Wesley Gallagher It’s nearing the end of 2021, and in many ways it feels like the worst of the pandemic is behind us. Even if it’s not yet over like we had hoped, we’ve settled into a new normal, and there seems to be a light at the end… Read More

7 Ways to Be Thankful: The Contentment Connection

By Christa Banister It happens earlier and earlier each year. Carved pumpkins grace the porch. Kids haven’t even separated the Good & Plenty and Almond Joy from the Snickers and Twix, and the barrage of ads begins, the ones that conveniently skip over Thanksgiving. Like regularly strengthening a muscle, being… Read More

Daylight Saving: The Cost for Those Prone to SAD

By Wesley Gallagher It’s fall, y’all. Leaves are turning, the weather is cooling, and summer grill outs are giving way to autumn firepits. While some of us may be excited about the changing seasons and the return of sweaters, others may miss the hot weather and hope the first snow… Read More

5 Ways of Coping With Anxiety

By Melissa Chalos Riddle Even before COVID hit, coping with anxiety has been a major challenge for a significant part of society. According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the US, impacting 40… Read More

Unconscious Ways We Ask for Help

By Christa Banister Whether it’s the charge led by professional athletes like Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, Dallas Cowboys’ Dak Prescott, or NBA star Kevin Love — or the recent television and social media messages reminding everyone that “mental health is health” — the deliberate effort to… Read More

When Fear Causes Anxiety & Depression

By Anna McKenzie Fear can protect us from harm, but it can also cause harm. When we feel constantly under threat — whether from our circumstances or unresolved trauma — we become vulnerable to developing mental health issues or experiencing a mental health crisis. So, how should we respond when… Read More