While the stereotype of students going off to college is that they are excited to “finally” be on their own, the reality may be different. For a variety of different reasons, many students struggle to feel comfortable, included, and “welcome” in their new college experience. 3 Common Reasons Students Struggle to Feel Welcome at College […]
The biggest challenges in any person’s life often happen under the heading of one word: change. Many of us find comfort in being creatures of habit, finding routine, and knowing what to expect. Even the experience of “positive stress” can come with welcome changes such as starting a new exciting job, getting married, or even […]
Would you prefer to listen to this blog post? Check out the recording here: There is a popular misconception that once you choose recovery—whatever that means for you—life begins to straighten out at all times. That you leave behind any challenges, fear and uncertainty become a thing of the past, and you simply walk into […]
Returning to college while in recovery can be incredibly empowering—and at times, challenging. From roommate stress to social pressure, to navigating old environments with new intentions, it is easy to feel stretched thin and worn out. In the midst of all that, one of the most important things you can offer yourself is the gift […]
Sleep is a daily, foundational part of our health routine, and yet, so many people struggle to get the right kind and amount, of consistent, uninterrupted snooze hours. We understand the impact poor sleep has on our physical health. We can literally feel it when we wake up and still feel tired, sluggish, have trouble […]
Summer, particularly for those whose lives are impacted by the school calendar, holds the hopeful promise of rest. Even with an obligation here or there, we often hope summer is different somehow in terms of fun, space to breathe, the chance to travel, rest, catch up, or whatever else may feel beyond our reach during […]
Historically, Juneteenth has been a significant and long-celebrated holiday in the African-American community. However, only recently has it come into the wider consciousness, awareness bolstered by President Joe Biden signing a bill in 2021 officially making Juneteenth a federal holiday. And, while more people are now aware of Juneteenth as a term or holiday, many still do […]
As we head into summer, vacation planning, and all the fun this season can bring, I wanted to introduce you to one of my favorite concepts. Its name is “the Moment Fairy” and I admit, it has spoiled more than one of my best laid plans over the years. It is my hope that if […]
Welcome to National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) 2025! Did you know that starting in 2000, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) designated the first Women’s National Health Week, encouraging women to prioritize their health? Followed by the National Women’s Check-up Day three years later, HHS has been designing evidence-based guides and public […]
Year after year, parts of our culture improve in awareness, advocacy, and accessibility for mental health knowledge and services. In that same breath, we also acknowledge that great strides are still needed. Concerns related to insurance, availability of providers, and a lack of health equity mean we have much work to do. Despite these challenges, […]