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In May we bring awareness to mental health. And the first week of May is dedicated to raising awareness of common mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression. Here’s some insight to help understand these common disorders and how to recognize their symptoms. Understanding Depression It’s not unusual ... Read More

Whether you're among the 1 in 5 adults in the United States who experience some sort of depression or anxiety or could simply benefit from boosting your well-being, practicing self-care is an important part of staying well so you can be there to support the ones you love. Here ... Read More

Let’s face it, we know stress isn’t healthy. And, while we can’t always avoid the triggers that cause stress, we can find healthy ways to cope with it. Did you know exercise helps? The benefits of exercise extend beyond our physical health. On average, adults who regularly engage in ... Read More

April is Autism Awareness Month – an annual observance celebrating and promoting acceptance for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ASD refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication. It can affect an individual’s ability to socialize and ... Read More

Defying the stigma surrounding mental health in the military is crucial as the nation navigates the ongoing challenges of the pandemic. Analogous to the broader societal shift, the armed forces grapple with perceptions of weakness, career implications, and self-reliance barriers hindering mental health care for service members. While progress ... Read More

The month of November can represent change as the temperature drops and the days feel shorter. November can also represent a time of reflection, thinking deeply about what it means to be thankful and how to give thanks. Developing a gratitude mindset is work that can go beyond this ... Read More

October is Depression Education and Awareness Month. People are often curious as to what depression is and how to help themselves or their loved ones understand and support them.  How common is depression? The World Health Organization estimates that 280 million people worldwide have depression.   What does depression look like? The truth is, it ... Read More

It is understood that productivity is a priority for workplaces. The pandemic has challenged employers to quickly pivot their operations while limiting impact on workplace productivity. Some organizations have experienced rates of work output remain stable or increase during the pandemic. Others have seen employee's productivity struggle in the face of unprecedented stressors such as limited privacy, social unrest, mental health struggles, family demands, or the fear of getting sick. These are only but a few situations which have perpetually impacted focus and engagement.  Given the various ... Read More

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. During this month, there is a focus on educating the public on a topic that is considered taboo despite its prevalence. According to the American Association of Suicidality, suicide ranks as the tenth cause of death in the United States. The truth is suicide affects everyone.   There is still so ... Read More

September is National Self-Improvement Month, which offers an opportunity to embark on a journey of purposeful change. Change can be a challenge however when we plan and work with the change-making process, the experience can be fulfilling, enlightening, and liberating.  There are myriad personal and professional reasons one might embark on ... Read More