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Mental Talk – Peer Support Group: Bridging Mental Health and Spirituality

Bridging Mental Health and Spirituality is a Peer Support Group discussion where people from all identities will have an opportunity to collectively learn, share, and reflect on what mental health…

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Mental Talk – Peer Support Group: Mental Health and Our Fur Babies

Join us to talk about the importance of our mental health and the role our fur babies play in it – whether it is your Emotional Support Animal, Therapy dog,…

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5 Of The Best Ways Black Women Can Protect Their Mental Health

February 16, 2021Brandi Walker

During February, we celebrate Black History Month. Like every American, African-Americans do undergo mental health issues as well. However, one group of people who go through a lot are Black…

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Why Did The Mental Health System Fail Me?

February 9, 2021Mary Mathieu

The Big Question  Why did the mental health system fail me? Failing Mental Health For most of my life, I have been wondering what is wrong with me. After years…

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Declutter for Your Mental Health

February 2, 2021Sofia Kospanos

Decluttering is a frequent topic of conversation at the beginning of the year. We want to clear out the old, the broken and the worn-out in our homes. A decluttered…

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Mental Talk – Peer Support Group: Online Learning and Mental Health

In this peer support group, we will discuss the effects that these months of online learning have had on our mental health. Let's talk about how things have changed, what…

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Practicing Self-Compassion: Being a Friend to My Own Mental Health

January 6, 2021Katie Martinez

Practicing self-compassion can create positive impacts on our mental health and in our relationships with others. I think of self-compassion as a way of acting like a friend to myself.…

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How to Balance Mental Health and Productivity During COVID-19

December 7, 2020Katie Martinez

At the start of the pandemic, a new term gained prominence: productivity culture. We felt determined to use the extra time spent inside to be productive and learn new skills.…

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A Light at the End of the Tunnel: Light Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder

December 1, 2020Leah Taylor

Every winter is the same thing for me: gloomy, dark, and sad. While many people tend to feel more downhearted during this particular season because of the short days and…

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Mental Talk – Peer Support Group: Online Learning Effects on Mental Health

Because of the COVID19 pandemic we have entered a time of online learning, kids are interacting with their teachers and classmates through computers, parents are holding online meetings from home.…

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