Year-in-review on how this year shaped up supporting families more than ever before, along with self-care and mental health stress along the way. We are glad this year is winding…
Quick Sensory Grounding Exercises for People Always on the Go
Step Up For Mental Health · Article: Quick Sensory Grounding Exercises For People On the Go The day before us can look like a long, winding road with twists and…
‘Tis The Season To Pay Attention To Your Holiday Depression
Photo by Jonathan Borba on Unsplash This holiday season, people across the world are stressed now more than ever as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. People have been laid…
Use Your Past To Change The Future
Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash The Family Secret For the longest time, I have been afraid to share my story. It has always been this big secret that no…
Loneliness and the Impulse to Shop
People who experience loneliness fit into at least two categories: One, those who have too many connections but not feeling connected to most of them; Two, those who have many…
A Lighthearted Perspective on Mental Health
Mental health is a serious and important subject, but a lighthearted approach to healing and coping can be beneficial. Struggling with mental health often feels like a heavy weight. I…
Exploring the “Vagus” Strip: Why the Vagus Nerve is Key to Mental Health
Photo by Jacob Stone on Unsplash Step Up For Mental Health · Article: Exploring the Vagus Strip What’s This "Vagus Strip" All About? The vagus nerve is more than a…
You Are Capable: Managing Depression After Years Of Being Stuck
Living With Depression Living life with depression is extremely difficult. Most days it is even hard to get out of bed. The things I once loved now seem to take…
During COVID, My OCD Online Community Became my Cornerstone to Healing
Photo by Vonecia Carswell on Unsplash Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has always been a whirlwind experience for me. Some days are spent in agony, some days I softly laugh…
Three Ways to Find Flow When Lacking Motivation
Sometimes we make plans and realize there isn’t enough energy and inspiration to get us out the door. We find ourselves frantically looking for stored energy — perhaps the leftover…