Life can be full of moments that leave you wondering why you made the choices you made. We are experts in second-guessing decisions and finding ourselves in a cycle of what-ifs. Each day is chock-full of decisions. Some are seemingly insignificant, like what color shirt should I wear or what goes better with pork roast? […]
by Jill Davis, CPFS
“Some days are harder than others.” That’s quite a common phrase when it comes to managing grief. I can attest to this in my own life in regard to the loss of my precious first-born daughter almost two years ago: some days, are in fact, harder than others. Grief is such a fluid and non-linear […]
Many people have attended CPR or First Aid classes given by the American Red Cross and gained the skills to help someone in a time of need. There is a certification course for mental health issues called Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) which can give you the tools to assist someone experiencing a mental health […]
By Mary Horn, MN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, APN “Dryuary” or “Dry January” started in 2013 in the UK and is gaining popularity in the US. Committing to 30 days of not drinking alcohol is an excellent way to reevaluate your relationship with booze. As you explore other ways to relax and experience life sober, you will […]
By Rex Dickens or the NAMI Sibling and Adult Children Network. Opening Paragraphs by Adam Slosberg I am fortunate to have a loving and supporting family that helps me deal with and cope with my serious mental illness. I consider myself extremely fortunate. I feel that some of my family, mainly those quite empathetic or […]
How to Multiply Your Happy During Mental Health Awareness Month & All Year Long
It sounds too good to be true but it is scientifically proven that if you incorporate the power of positive psychology into your life, you will experience emotional, social, career and health benefits. Even better news no matter who you are, multiplying your happy is not hard to do, you just have to know a […]
By: Sharon Raggio President & CEO Mind Springs Health Young adults and parents have been buzzing with mixed reviews about the new Netflix show 13 Reasons Why, in which a young girl completes suicide. The stated intention of the show is to start a dialogue about suicide, but its intensity and messaging are extremely concerning. […]
