How to Manage Stress During The Holidays – Guide For Reducing Symptoms of Anxiety and Stress
The holiday season, while often associated with joy, warmth, and festivities, can also bring about a considerable amount of stress for…
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Beating the Winter Blues, Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder
Sarah, a vibrant and energetic woman throughout most of the year, experiences a significant change in her mood and energy level as winter descends. For many years she thought it was post-holiday blues that sent her into a lethargic spiral. Sarah found herself sleeping more, gaining weight and dreading each new day. After speaking with
World AIDS Day: SAMHSA Highlights Innovation to End the HIV Epidemic
World AIDS Day provides a yearly call to action for us to work collaboratively to end the HIV epidemic in the United States and worldwide.
Navigating Mental Health Challenges During the Holidays
Amidst the twinkling lights and nostalgic tunes, Stephen found himself engulfed in a suffocating darkness that no amount of holiday cheer could penetrate. For him, the holidays weren’t a season of joy, but a reminder of the weight of his mental health struggles and the turmoil it creates. As he watched others revel in the
Supporting Your Mental Health During the Holiday Season
In the 2003 holiday movie classic, “Elf,” the main character, Buddy, shares a particular fondness for the holiday season, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” No matter what traditions you celebrate this winter, not everyone shares Buddy’s enthusiasm for this season. While the holidays can be a time of celebration and joy for many, it also can be a period of stress, sadness, and loneliness for others—and sometimes can be particularly difficult for people living with mental health and substance use conditions.
How a Gratitude Practice can Enhance your Wellbeing
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of stress, negativity, and challenges. In such…
Secrets & Light Episode 4: Karen, Wendy, Cindy & Dawn, Together Part 2
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Karen, Wendy, Cindy and Dawn together and hear more from the group about secrecy and its long-lasting impact.
Coping with Grief and Loss Using Holistic Counseling Strategies
Grief and loss are universal experiences that can touch the lives of every individual at some point on their life journey. Coping with…
Honoring National Rural Health Day
On November 16, we observe National Rural Health Day, a time to recognize the approximate 65 million people, or one in five Americans, living in rural America and the potential barriers to healthcare they might face.
Addressing Social Determinants of Health Among Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Over 582,000 individuals across the country were experiencing homelessness on a single night in 2022. The Point-in-Time (PIT) census is a count of sheltered and unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness on a single night in January. The PIT count is valuable in quantifying homelessness, identifying year-over-year trends, and supporting policy development.