I admit it. I’m taking a (brief) break from the news right now. I’m not pretending the world is all butterflies and rainbows. Seeing how many thousands are sick – including a few people I know – is a harsh and frightening reality. But, giving yourself a mental break every so often doesn’t mean you…
Category: Mental Health
Remember This Right Now…
This is a moment in history we will never forget. The world around us is full of unknowns. The news surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic is grim. It has many of us asking ourselves, when is this going to get better? And, unfortunately, no one can tell us for sure when that will be. I’m not…
Is Something Bothering You?
It’s National Brotherhood/Sisterhood Week, a week dedicated to celebrating our differences. According to the National Day Calendar, it was founded by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1934 with the aim of encouraging people of all faiths to meet, discuss differences and affirm the brotherhood/sisterhood that crosses religious belief systems. Because we are a nation founded on…
Don’t Leave Loved Ones in the Dark
It’s the time of year when many of us feel the joyful anticipation of time spent with family and friends. For those of us who are perfectionists, it can come with festive stress. And, it can send others spiraling into depression, depending on life circumstances and mental health and wellbeing. This hit me really hard…
It’s Time to Improve How We Discuss Mental Health
Today, one in five adults has a mental health condition. So, there’s a pretty good chance you know someone who does — or you may have a condition yourself. Either way, days like this week’s World Mental Health Day and Mental Illness Awareness Week, all remind us all that it’s time to do a better job…
Go Solo Me! 