Focused Solutions Blog

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

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

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 ... 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 ... 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, ... Read More