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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has designated July as Purposeful Parenting Month. Purposeful parenting is all about being an active and engaged parent to build strong, positive and functional families. It’s a reminder to focus on your child’s growth in the best way possible so they ... Read More

Resilience is a healthy coping strategy to help manage difficult times. It's the ability to adapt when changes occur in your life, to cope well and bounce back from difficult situations. It doesn’t mean you can’t experience sadness, anger, hurt or any other emotions. Resiliency is a skill, one ... Read More

The month of June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, and due to recent events within the United States and across the world, there’s no time like now to learn more about trauma and its impact on mental health and overall well-being. About Trauma and Stress Disorder Traumatic ... Read More

Men’s Health Month is an opportunity to learn about health conditions significant to men, and to encourage men to focus on their overall well-being. Statistics to know: About 5% of men 20 or older are obese Suicide rates are higher in men than in women Men are two times ... Read More

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

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 snowfall ... 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