You Being Here Matters: Raising Suicide Awareness

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September is a month marked by the changing of leaves, dropping temperatures, and back-to-school routines. However, it is also a month dedicated to an issue that often remains in the shadows – National Suicide Awareness Month. This is a time to draw attention to a topic that affects countless lives worldwide, to destigmatize mental health […]

Simple Ways to Combat SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder

SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder, is something that affects many of us, especially in the grips of winter. What is it exactly? It’s a depression associated with lack of sunlight and happens more frequently in populations farther from the equator. In the United States alone, over 10 million people a year suffer from SAD. How […]

Mental Health & Back to School: Healthy Tips for Heading into the New School Year

The new school year is here and your students are facing another unusual year. Whether they are going in person or attending virtually, they are most likely facing a myriad of emotions. Excitement, nervousness, anxiety. The schools are doing everything possible to provide a safe learning experience but there are always unknowns. This can create […]