Our days are packed with work, kids and household tasks, so we often neglect the thing that’s most important to us: self-care. Why is it the most important thing? Because if you take care of yourself, you will be a better you, and a better you will be better at work,...
A strong community can definitely have a positive effect on your mental health. It can provide a sense of belonging and social connection. It can also add meaning and purpose to your life. How can a strong community be built? A strong community can be built through...
Taking the role of a mentor can seem like big shoes to fill. You’re becoming the person that a child or adolescent looks up to. But they need to become more independent, and someone has to do it. So why not you? There are many ways to go about mentoring youth to...
Trauma-informed care shifts the focus from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” A trauma-informed approach to care acknowledges that health care teams need to have a complete picture of a patient’s life in order to provide effective healthcare services....
Whatever type of loss you’ve suffered, there’s no right or wrong way to grieve. But by understanding the stages and types of grief, you can find healthier ways to cope. Myth: The pain will go away faster if you ignore it. Fact: Trying to ignore your pain or keep it...
