As we know, January 1st is a widely known time for resolutions, but have we ever stopped and wondered why? The likelihood of sticking to our resolutions in January is low and will ultimately leave us feeling defeated. Winter is dark, cold, and dreary. Days [...]
We have now reached March, which marks the beginning of International Women’s Month! This is a time for celebration and appreciation of women, not only for the many beautiful ways they have contributed to society, but also to express gratitude for the essence of their [...]
The month of January is an ideal month for new beginnings. This is also the month for us to pay closer attention to our overall health and wellness. Good health not only consists of our physical well-being, but also sound mental health as well. There [...]
COVID sucks. I know every iteration of this has been said every day for the past almost three years, but it honestly cannot be said enough. You may be so “done” with COVID that you don’t even want to read this article; and that’s fine. [...]
To continue our mental health series for populations that are not often talked about enough, we would like to discuss Native American mental health. I would like to acknowledge that this is a monumental task that will not be achieved in just one article; there [...]
In our efforts to continue to advocate for disenfranchised and stigmatized groups we would like to take this article to touch on mental health within the Muslim community. The Capital Region has a relatively large Muslim population and it is important that mental health professionals [...]
In the United States, Veteran’s Day is a federal holiday that is usually observed on November 11. During this time, we take a moment to honor those who have selflessly took on the duty of serving this country. One way to recognize and honor veterans [...]
There are a range of definitions and theories shared on the concept of happiness and even more sensical practices on how one can become happy. Anthropologist and social lecturer Neil Thin argues that happiness requires empathy and “engagement with others in the world” and is an ongoing social process. (2012) However, some [...]
Although August is the hottest month of the year, it is so important to get outside and soak in the fresh summer air before the fall breeze begins to set in. In fact, August is National Wellness month and August 7th is National Play Outside [...]
The words that we use to refer to ourselves and those that identify with other types of gender identities are personal. Using the correct pronouns when referring to another individual is absolutely essential; it is a sign of respect. A growing number of children, adolescents, [...]
