Graduation is typically portrayed as an exciting milestone and a time for celebration. You imagine throwing your cap in the air to mark the end of an era and the start of a new chapter filled with endless possibilities. You’re told that the world is your oyster, and...
May has been nationally recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month since 1949. It is a time to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and to promote strategies and tools for improving mental well-being. It is estimated that one in five people will...
Supporting someone going through a mental health crisis can be challenging and emotionally intense. Still, whether you are a friend, family member, coworker, or simply an acquaintance, it is essential to understand that there are ways to provide meaningful support...
The popular holiday songs lead us to believe it is “the most wonderful time of the year” for everyone, with nonstop “joy to the world.” In reality, the holiday season can be an emotionally difficult time for many people, leading to the holiday...
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression specifically related to and caused by changing seasons. Most commonly, symptoms of SAD begin in the fall and carry through into the winter, sapping energy and bringing on common symptoms of depression,...
Build Your Teen’s Back-to-School Confidence Do you remember what it was like to be a teenager? Did you worry about whom you would sit with at lunch? Would you be invited to parties and friends’ houses? Would you ever go on a date? These thoughts are magnified...
