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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 ... 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. ... 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 ... 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 ... Read More

Often, the concept of “mindfulness” is coupled with the practice of meditation. While meditation has many benefits, including stress reduction and pain relief, you don’t have to sit in silence for minutes on end to be mindful! Finding the balance between your well-being and daily to-do’s can lead ... Read More

In nature, the season of winter is a time for rest, recouperation, reflection, and most importantly the only time of the year where we see everything in nature stop and even die. This first month of 2022 we’ve already felt the spirit of winter with the first major ... Read More