One of the challenges of depression is that we often continue to hold ourselves to the same expectations we had before experiencing symptoms. Someone who normally manages work, household responsibilities, relationships, and personal activities without much difficulty may suddenly find those same tasks exhausting. When…
Mental Illness Awareness Week: Caring for Your Mental Health The first full week of October is Mental Illness Awareness Week, an opportunity to continue conversations about mental health, reduce stigma, and remind ourselves that taking care of our mental health is an important part of…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, an important time to open conversations about mental health, learn the warning signs that someone may be struggling, and remind one another that support is available. Talking about suicide can be difficult. Stigma, fear, and uncertainty about what to…
August is National Wellness Month, making it a great time to think about the everyday choices that support our mental and emotional wellness. When we hear the words "self care," it can be easy to think about vacations, salon visits, shopping, or other ways we…