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As we continue our look at Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s time to shift our focus to youth. In the past, we’ve established that youth can benefit from mental health services, but how do we have that discussion with them in the first place? A potential solution may be closer than you realize. Let’s talk … Continue reading Mental Health Movie Nights!

Did you know that 1 in 5 adults experience a mental health illness, and 17% of youth experience a mental health disorder? These statistics can help us understand and raise awareness that someone in our life is struggling with mental health problems. In order to help someone, it may be beneficial to know some warning … Continue reading How To Support Others With Mental Health Problems

"How are you?" This question has turned into a simple greeting that usually receives an automatic response of, “I’m good, how are you?” Although this may be the appropriate response for the setting, let’s try asking ourselves how we are really feeling. https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2015/jul/23/inside-out-most-on-trend-emotion CHECKING IN Take a few deep breaths. Ask, how do I feel … Continue reading Identifying Our Emotions

Why do people add exercise to their routine? Maybe they are looking to increase their energy throughout the day, improve their physique, or find a community of people who share the goal of bettering themselves. Another reason might be to increase their mood and relieve stress– but how can exercise actually help with this? HOW … Continue reading Exercise as a Stress Reliever

No doubt about it, our youth today are feeling the STRESS! A study by the American Psychological Association found that one in five youth reported they worry “a great deal or a lot”, and at least 30 percent of youth reported experiencing headaches due to stress and worry. The same report also found an even … Continue reading The Hard Truth about Youth and Stress

Take a moment and think about how you react to stress. What does that look like for you? How does it feel just to think about stress? When deadlines pile up, it feels like there’s not enough time in the day, or you’re confronted with an unexpected setback, how do you manage? While stress may … Continue reading Using Acceptance to Reduce Stress

WHAT IS STRESS? Essentially, stress is the mental, emotional, and/or physical response to an external cause– like too much homework. While having too much homework usually feels negative, stress can actually be positive as well. Your stress may allow you to stay up later and complete your homework that is due the next day. Our … Continue reading Stress In the Body

Did you know that stress is actually a global public health issue? A 2020 survey conducted by the American Psychological Association indicated people in the United States were actively facing a national mental health crisis. If you’re a person existing on Earth right now, some part of life is probably stressful! In addition to short-term … Continue reading Mindfulness to Reduce Stress

Like the rest of us, Dr. Francine Shapiro had problematic experiences.  Yet, her troubles led to a discovery that could treat trauma.   As many of us have done, Dr. Francine Shapiro went on a walk to think about something troubling her.  She had been darting her eyes back and forth when she realized she was … Continue reading Women’s History Month: A Discovery That Changed Trauma Treatment

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, has become the go-to therapy for a multitude of mental health concerns, including borderline personality disorder (BPD), depression, substance dependence, PTSD, and eating disorders. Dr. Marsha Linehan, a Professor of Psychology and adjunct Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington, developed DBT. Dr. Marsha Linehan When … Continue reading Celebrating Women Pioneers in Mental Health: Dr. Marsha Linehan