Life is a series of transitions, an endless waltz from one chapter to the next. We graduate, launch careers, shift relationships, build new homes, and chase evolving dreams. These transitions, while filled with potential, can also be bumpy rides, leaving us feeling adrift, uncertain, and maybe even a tad terrified. But what if we reframed them not as scary detours, but as thrilling adventures? What if we learned to…

It’s that time again! The confetti has settled, the resolutions are scribbled, and the air hums with the promise of a brand new year. For many, January 1st marks a fresh start, a chance to reinvent ourselves and finally achieve those long-held aspirations. But when it comes to our mental health, the pressure to transform overnight can be counterproductive. In fact, focusing solely on “new…

While the holiday season brings festivity, excitement, and cheer to many, it can be a terribly challenging time for those who are living through bereavement. The death of a loved one can turn the holidays from a time of joy into a time of mourning. Even those experiencing disenfranchised grief – perhaps following the loss…

It’s that time of year again, when we are “expected” to be social and gather with our friends and family. For some, that brings connection and joy, for others it’s a landmine fraught with complexities and frustrations. A very typical “go to” for most people is the use of defense mechanisms – a way our…

Mental health is just as important as physical health, but it’s often overlooked and misunderstood. Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness about mental illness and to reduce the stigma associated with it. This year’s Mental Health Awareness Month theme is “It’s time to talk about it.” This encourages us to talk…

In 1990, Congress officially established the first full week of October as MIAW in recognition of NAMI’s efforts to raise mental illness awareness. Since then, each year advocates have worked together to sponsor activities, large or small, to educate the public about mental illness. Mental health is serious business, but that doesn’t mean we can’t…