Mental Health Matters Resources
Each of us experience a different mental health journey. Mental Health Matters explores topics we might face including resources we can use to support our mental health as well as those around us.
Coping With Grief After Community Violence
The trauma and grief of community violence often affect us all in some way. Coming together to honor those who’ve died and finding meaning in their deaths can help everyone in the community develop a common bond and begin to recover.
What Can I…
Start the New Year With a Gift – Forgiveness
We’re all trying to load up the New Year with good things and good intentions. “New Year, New Me,” as one of the sayings goes. But if you’re still recovering from a credit card hangover from the holidays, don’t fret. One of the best gifts to give y…
Healthy for the Holidays – Tips to Keep Positive and Balanced
The holiday season can be one of the most joyous times of the year and yet also a difficult time for many. Remember to take care of yourself, keep things simple and reach out to friends and family to keep the holidays happy.
Here are some…
Random Acts of Kindness Boost Everyone – Including You
One of the best ways to take care of yourself can be… (drum roll) doing something really nice for someone else.
The term is called “Random Acts of Kindness” and whether you’re into Zen or just want to make a tangible, practical difference in som…
Veteran’s Day – What It Means to Them…and Us
Our military service taught us and molded us in multiple ways. We know how to work hard, learn difficult things quickly, and make difficult decisions with incomplete information. But we also learned not to stick out. There is a reason we wore camou…
How to Make Stress Your “Friend”
We’ve all been under stress, and we may think – way too much of it! With the holidays approaching, sometimes stress can take over as our major emotion. Do you find yourself thinking “It’s all just too hectic!” Or “I’m stressed…I need a break!”…
Calm Your Child’s Anxiety With Back-To-School Tips
Transition times can be difficult for children and parents alike. Going back to school is often one of those challenges tied to a myriad of emotions. A good approach might be to instill positive experiences that encourage them to “…
Substance Use: How Do I Know When I Need Help?
Using substances that alter our mood, behavior, and thinking is widespread in most societies and has been going on for centuries. Many of us start the day with a cup of coffee or tea. Our reaction can be anything from feeling more alert and energet…
Beat the Summer Slump
The lazy, hazy days of summer are here bringing the call of Summer to get outside and enjoy. Anticipating vacation, or just getting back from time off boosts the challenges of being productive for many of us. It can be tempting to do, well…no…
When Upsetting Events Happen, Take Care of Yourself First
Unfortunately, it’s happening too often. Three critical, traumatic events incidents in less than 24 hours with graphic pictures and nonstop news coverage splashed across our screens.
While none of us can personally do anything about those&n…
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