Here are a list of new year's resolutions to help support your mental health Seek therapy or counseling regularly Practice mindfulness and self-care activities regularly Set healthy boundaries and communicate them effectively Learn new coping skills or techniques Seek support from friends and loved ones Practice gratitude and positive thinking Set realistic goals and work towards achieving them Practice good...[ read more ]

New Year's Eve can be a stressful time for many people. The pressure to have a good time and make the most of the holiday can be overwhelming, and the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic may make it feel even more challenging. Here are some tips for dealing with stress during the New Year: Set realistic expectations: It's important...[ read more ]

Here are some tips for dealing with toxic family members and other relationships during the new year Set boundaries: Make it clear to your toxic family members that you will not tolerate any negative or harmful behavior during the New Year. This may involve setting limits on the amount of time you spend with them, or setting specific rules for...[ read more ]

As the holiday times roll around maybe people struggle with anxiety. This may be from dealing with end-of-year stressors, family members, burnout, and a plethora of other things! What is most important to remember is that millions of people all over the world are dealing with this, and there are ways to combat this! However, the first step to combating...[ read more ]

As colder weather sets in and the nights begin to grow longer, about 20% of Americas will experience some form of these "winter blues". Also known as Seasonal Depression or Seasonal affective disorder, this "winter blues" is caused by a multitude of factors but mostly comes about due to the change in season. Check out the link below for  more...[ read more ]

The holidays can be a very stressful time for some. Dealing with theses sessional stresses and other pressures can be difficult. Below ais an article from Mayo clinic on stress management, specifically stress around the holiday time. Check it out below! https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-20047544

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As Thanksgiving is right around the corner may of us may be spending more time thinking of things we are thankful for. However, did you know that actively practicing gratitude can positively effect your mental health! Check out the article below to lean more! https://healthcare.utah.edu/healthfeed/postings/2021/11/practicing-gratitude.php#:~:text=%22Expressing%20gratitude%20can%20positively%20change,%2C%20and%20well%2Dbeing.%E2%80%9D  

Below is a chart of different Holiday Self-Care options! Though these are rather simple things those who are dealing with things such as depression, or even seasonal depression during this time of the year can benefit from a simple task such as these. Remember to reach out to friends and family who may be dealing with stress or anxiety and...[ read more ]

The National Alliance on Mental Illness also known as NAMI is a US nonprofit originally created to help raise awareness for mental health. Below is an infographic provided by their organization with tips on dealing with Holiday Stress and even a helpful help line!