What is National Recovery Month?
National Recovery Month is an annual observance celebrated every September since 1989. In September, and throughout the year, Recovery Month spreads the message that: • Behavioral health is essential to health. • Prevention works. • Treatment is effective. • People recover. The tagline for Recovery Month this year is “Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person,…
Read MoreThe Transformative Power of Journaling Outdoors for Your Mental Health
Journaling is a powerful tool for self-reflection and personal growth, and when combined with spending time in nature, it can have even greater mental health benefits. Journaling outdoors can help reduce stress, improve mood, and increase overall well-being. One of the primary benefits of journaling outdoors is the opportunity to disconnect from the constant…
Read MoreBuilding Resilience
Bouncing Back When Things Get Tough Everybody experiences setbacks from time to time, and the ability to bounce back from them is the major difference between successful people and unsuccessful people. Resilience gives you a more positive outlook, reduces depression, increases work satisfaction, makes you able to work harder and more effectively, and improves your…
Read MoreHow to Improve Your Mental Health in Just 5 Minutes a Day
6 Simple Things You Can Do In today’s world, it seems like everyone is constantly busy. We are always on the go and never seem to have enough time for ourselves. This can be really tough on our mental health. It can be hard to find time to relax and de-stress, especially when we are…
Read MoreSelf-Care Tips For Improving Your Mental Health
Try These Self-Care Tips Self-care involves taking care of yourself. For some, prioritizing oneself over others can be difficult. However, positive self-care can greatly improve your quality of living, physical health, and mental health. Here are some tips you can practice to focus on yourself, and in doing so, support your mental well-being. Exercise Regularly…
Read MoreWriting About Your Feelings Can Reduce Stress
How a Stress Diary Can Help You Manage Stress A diary can be much more than a record of your daily life. Putting pen to paper offers many psychological benefits to improve your well-being. Here’s what a stress diary can do for you and tips on how to make the most of writing about your…
Read MoreSteps To Reduce Anxiety
The last two years have been bruising. As the pandemic raged around the world, most of us faced disruptions in our daily lives. Whether that was schooling your children, working from home, or dealing with illness, the COVID-19 pandemic affected all of us. Along with the effects on our daily activities, COVID-19 also increase the…
Read More6 Habits For Building Healthy Relationships
Healthy relationships take time and effort, and even the healthiest relationships don’t completely avoid conflicts. Instead, these couples have learned how to handle conflicts and are committed to growing as a couple and as individuals. Whether you are just starting off in a relationship or have been together for years, practicing these six habits will…
Read More10 Reasons to Take a Mental Health Day
Mental health is important, but often it goes neglected. There are many reasons for this, including the stigma that often comes with a mental health condition. During the holiday season, stress can take a toll on our mental health. Taking a break can be a healthy way to combat seasonal stress, depression, and burnout. Taking…
Read MoreAm I self-medicating?
Everyone deals with stress differently. And, the last year has been filled with a ton of different emotions – anger, anxiety, stress, sadness. Everyone is looking for a way to relax and just shut everything out. You may find yourself reaching for a drink, lighting up a joint, or taking prescriptions to fall asleep or…
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