As we often hear about mindfulness, many have doubted its effectiveness. Mindfulness is impactful on its own, but it can also be combined with other interventions to aid in the exploration of better Mental Health. Mindfulness originated from Hindu and Buddhist teachings, the practice was [...]
While you're taking down the holiday decorations this January - perhaps ponder replacing them with something a little more natural. Buying and tending to houseplants was a big pandemic hobby, but there are many reasons why the boost in interest in our leafy friends has [...]
As we enter 2023, you may have begun taking inventory of things that you want to do differently this year. Some of these goals may be losing weight, taking better account of your finances or even taking better care of your mental health. As you [...]
We have heard of the importance and benefits of practicing gratitude, but oftentimes we are unsure of where to start and how to practice it. The virtue of gratitude is more than just saying “thank you”, the scientific explanation behind focuses on the acknowledgment of [...]
Friday, November 11 is Veterans Day. Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans. It is a day to give thanks to all veterans that have served honorably during war or peacetime. We must keep in mind the unique mental health needs of [...]
As the seasons change and the weather starts to cool down, we are quickly approaching that time of year again. The holidays! As exciting as the holiday season can be, there also comes additional stress. The holidays can be emotionally, physically, and psychologically challenging. From [...]
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While we should be keeping breast cancer in mind all year long, October has been devoted to educating everybody about breast cancer. No matter who you are or where you are, breast cancer has the potential to touch [...]
October is the National Bullying Prevention Month, this is a time to focus and raise awareness on bullying – it is also a reminder that students, parents, teachers, and school administrators all play a role. Bullying, often noted as an example of aggressive, disrespectful, and [...]
October 7th is World Smile Day. World Smile Day is marked every year on the first Friday of October. Created by Harvey Ball, artist of the smiley face, it marks a time that we all should devote one day to smiles and kind acts throughout [...]
We all get angry from time to time. But what can we do when our anger starts impacting our personal and work lives? Take a timeout If you feel yourself beginning to get angry, step away for a few moments. When we are angry, we [...]
