Giving Thanks for Mental Health Each year, an estimated 54 million Americans suffer from some form of mental disorder. Sadly, most families are not prepared to cope with learning a relative has a mental illness. …

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 …

Halloween and Mental Illness This time of year is known for beautiful fall foliage, apple picking, and Halloween. Many people spend time stocking up on candy, decorations, and maybe even planning a party or scary …

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 …

Manage Stress, Do Not Eliminate It What are the top five stressors in your life right now? Write them down and set them aside. So what is stress? Stress is a condition or feeling experienced …

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 …