Behavioral Health

In our world today, mental health services and resources seem to be designed to only kick-in if there is a mental health crisis; mental illness is treated as a “fail first” illness. However, waiting until a mental health crisis...

So you’re home from rehab, doing what you think you’re supposed to do, staying off whatever landed you in rehab, all the while juggling family, friends, work, school, kids, parents, pets, plants… it can get overwhelming. It is overwhelming!...

Often, we see mental health portrayed in TV shows, movies, news articles, and other media outlets, and we may or may not be aware of the accuracy of these portrayals. Mental illnesses are far too often inaccurately portrayed in...

Throughout the year, it is important to be engaged in activities that are energizing, uplifting, and beneficial to your overall wellbeing – especially as it seems that our world only circulates bad news. The wellness activities you partake in...

What is Stigma and Who is Impacted? Regardless of your background, anyone can experience a mental health condition and the struggles that coincide with this. Consequently, mental health stigma impacts all individuals with varying levels of intensity, however, at...

Seasons and Mental Health: The Connection We often hear that certain seasons are associated with greater wellbeing and others are associated with a diminished sense of wellbeing. Besides humans’ individual seasonal preferences, there are also valid mental health challenges...

Trauma during our formative years can leave a lasting impact—one that stretches beyond adulthood and shapes virtually every aspect of our future: How we think, feel, act. Who or what we seek out or avoid. But especially our physical...

When it comes to accessing mental health resources, often we may not know where to start. What resources are out there? How can they help? Who can they help? How can they be accessed? Why are they important? These...

Having conversations about mental health can initially seem daunting and impossible. However, once you feel informed in how to start a conversation, how to navigate the challenges that may arise from the conversation, how to embrace any ‘awkwardness’, and...

There are many ways to give thanks and show gratitude. Meditate, reflect personally, journal, write a thank-you note… simply being grateful and expressing gratitude is linked to greater happiness in positive psychology. This article will outline some of the...