Becoming a mom is difficult. Literally. First-time mothers can be in labor for up to 24 hours or more while going through three stages each with multiple parts of various lengths. And that’s the easy part. The unknown can be a scary thing, which is why self-doubt and worry are typical of moms-to-be as they prepare...Read More
Time can be a funny thing. A moment can be both long and short, especially when it comes to Pandemic Fatigue. The old saying goes, “How long a minute is depends on which side of the bathroom door you’re on.” What side of the door does Pandemic Fatigue have you on? It has been a...Read More
2020 was full of unexpected and difficult events like the pandemic and the U.S. presidential election — and these events are still difficult. Tensions seem to be getting higher. Many people feel stressed wondering what awful thing will happen next because of what has already happened. Challenging times like these can sometimes seem impossible to...Read More
The one-year mark of the pandemic in our country (1/9/2021) has been met with rising ER visits and long waits for many children who are part of a dangerously increasing group of kids in mental health crisis. Though everyone’s life has been clearly affected during the COVID-19 pandemic, children’s lives are even more at risk. Kids...Read More
Not like we have to tell you, but 2020 was an especially tough year. As arguably the most trying times experienced by anyone alive today, it has been difficult for many to remain hopeful yet, somehow, resiliency abounds. The long-running COVID-19 pandemic has been hard for people. From money issues and isolation to social conflict...Read More
New Year’s Day is traditionally a time when we make changes to our lives. From working out and saving money to eating healthier and using time more wisely, there is no shortage of resolutions we make with the intention of improving who we have been and who we want to be. With the rollercoaster that...Read More
The holiday blues could be a sub-genre of music all on its own. With cold gloomy weather, less daylight, often mounting debt, missing loved ones, regrets from another year passing, low motivation levels, and many other factors, the holiday season can do a number on a person’s mental health through seasonal sadness, stress, anxiety, and...Read More
While the holiday season is a joyous time for many, it can also be downright stressful due to Pandemic Holidays. From gathering with family and friends and missing those who aren’t with us to trying to buy the perfect gifts and traveling, the number of anxiety-producing moments can skyrocket. This can especially be the case...Read More
It may go against your nature, but sometimes you need to be selfish. Your mental health is of the utmost importance. If you’re not taking care of yourself you will struggle to do much of anything else in life. That’s why October has been named National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. It’s time to...Read More
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and more and more people are taking notice. Every year at this time various campaigns from very large corporations, small businesses, and public entities share their views on mental health and start important conversations. ❖ Tumblr’s new mental health initiative provides tools and support during coronavirus pandemic ❖...Read More
