Posts in Mental Health
Let's Talk About Depression

“I’m depressed” can be a phrase that is thrown around lightly, as many individuals might not know what it truly means. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 21 million adults in the U.S. have experienced at least one major depressive episode per year. If you struggle with depression, know that you are not alone. If you do not, you likely know someone who does. It is important to understand the symptoms of depression and know the ways in which you can manage it.

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World Kindness Day // Random Acts of Kindness

Happy World Kindness Day! Kindness is one of the most simple and easy tools to better your own mental health and the mental health of those around you. You never know how the smallest act of kindness can change a person’s life. Keep reading to learn more about how kindness can benefit you and find ideas for random acts of kindness you can do today!

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Connection and Communication in Relationships

Have you felt disconnected from your partner when life starts to get busy? How do you possibly stay in healthy communication with them in a way that fosters connection? Sometimes the simplest actions can make the biggest difference. Continue reading for ideas on how to stay connected with your partner during busy seasons of life. Investing intentionally in your relationship will not go to waste!

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Power in Vulnerability

Vulnerability may be one of the most important things that we learn to practice in our lives. Being vulnerable looks like acknowledging difficult emotions inside oneself and being able to talk about those feelings with others. Do you have a desire to be more vulnerable? Keep reading to learn about the benefits of vulnerability and some action steps you can take to be more vulnerable in your relationships.

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How to Support a Loved One Struggling With Mental Illness

Do you ever struggle with knowing how to be there for a friend who is battling mental illness? It is important that you take your role as a supporter and encourager seriously, as you might be the only person caring for your friend at this time. Read more to learn about specific things you can do to support a loved one who is struggling with mental illness.

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World Suicide Prevention Day

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide can be a hard topic to talk about, but that is why having a healthy discussion around this topic is that much more important. Talking about suicide lessens its stigma and can even save lives. Continue reading to learn the warning signs of suicide, find resources that can help you if you are considering suicide, and find truthful lessons learned by someone who has experienced the suicide of a loved one.

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Weathering the Storm of Fear and Anxiety

In life, the hope is to overcome hardship so that we can experience peace and calm after a storm, and come away from that storm having learned something new, and grown as an individual. I think it is important to note, that we will without a doubt experience storms and hardship in our lives. We can’t get around it, we have to go through it, and the beauty in each of our stories, is that if we weather the storm with truth and hope, we will experience the peace, and overcome the hardship.

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