Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. Let us all join the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Let’s help to fight stigma, provide support, learn to take time for ourselves, seek professional help when needed and check in on family, … [Read more...] about Improving Your Mental Health
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We are Better When We Move
Turns out the Sundance Kid had it right. “I’m better when I move,” he explained, during a job interview to be a payroll guard, when asked if could shoot. And the truth is, so are we. Except now there’s a whole lot of research backing Sundance up, much like Butch Cassidy’s Hole in the Wall Gang … [Read more...] about We are Better When We Move
Animals Helping to Ease Pandemic Stress
It’s challenging enough to be a young person with mental health issues without the added trauma generated by a worldwide pandemic. Children and teens the world over are grappling with the stress, fear, grief, isolation and uncertainty created by COVID-19. Unfortunately, the struggles and losses of … [Read more...] about Animals Helping to Ease Pandemic Stress
How Animals Benefit Our Mental Health
For me, this time of year has always been a time for pause. This year, especially, has given me a lot to think about and reflect upon, as I am sure it has for many others as well. This year has spotlighted the need to take the upheaval of the ever-changing, confusing world and use it as an … [Read more...] about How Animals Benefit Our Mental Health
