How do you practice creativity? Writing, drawing, painting, embroidery, and even coloring can be powerful means to improved mental health. Creating art allows us to disconnect from stress, express inner thoughts, and even meditate. In …

Your Mind on Music As 2016 begins, you may be looking for new ways to incorporate healthy habits into your life. Making wellness a priority is always a good idea and can be easy. In …

Getting into the Holiday Spirits: Drinking Responsibly The holidays and celebrating go hand in hand. Work parties, gatherings with relatives, and dining out are all part of the fun. Alcohol is often featured throughout these …

Part of being a parent includes navigating challenging topics with your children. Talking to your child about mental illness is important but doesn’t have to be difficult. At a young age, children can experience mood …

How to Support Your Loved One this Veterans Day If your loved one has served in the Armed Forces, Veterans Day can bring up a multitude of feelings. It may be a welcomed time of …

Mental Health in the Family: Senior Adults Our series of blog posts in November will focus on mental health in the family. Mental illness can affect us all and in different ways. Children will experience …

Men, Groups, and Overcoming Isolation The landscape of masculinity is rapidly shifting; it is, to borrow from James Brown, arguably no longer a “man’s, man’s, man’s world.” In point of fact, men, on average, die …

Mental Health Hurdles for College Athletes The transition from high school to college can be an exciting and challenging time for student athletes. New friends, dorm life, classes, and extracurriculars are all part of the …

Though social media has experienced an exponential rise in popularity, its effects on mental health are still under investigation. Some evidence suggests that social media helps people stay connected, and social connection is a powerful …