Aaron Helm Aaron Helm

Holiday Blues

The holidays often bring more stress than cheer. Extra responsibilities, social media pressures, and family issues can trigger what's known as the holiday blues. By identifying your personal triggers, creating new traditions, practicing self-care, and considering therapy, you can manage the holiday blues and regain your festive spirit. This blog covers common holiday stressors and actionable ways to prioritize your mental health.

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Aaron Helm Aaron Helm

Trust Your Gut: It’s More Than a Feeling

Unlock mental wellness through your second brain: Explore the gut-brain connection and how probiotics, fiber-rich foods, and a holistic diet can enhance mental health. Learn the science behind it!

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Suicide Prevention Ryan Eberst Suicide Prevention Ryan Eberst

How We Discuss Suicide: The Impact of Language

In this thought-provoking blog, we delve into the critical importance of reevaluating our language when discussing suicide. Drawing inspiration from an unforgettable moment in 'The Office,' we highlight how seemingly harmless phrases can unintentionally perpetuate stigma. Join us in this journey to transform our words and create a more compassionate approach to suicide prevention during Suicide Prevention Month.

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Nicholas Grainger Nicholas Grainger

Mothering

If I open the floodgates to write about motherhood, I am afraid I will be consumed. That’s probably a reasonable fear. Motherhood is all-consuming: Thoughts, emotions, time, priorities, futures, finances, personal space, crunchy floors, and spills on the furniture. These waters of motherhood are nourishing and crushing and life-giving and knock-you-off-of-your-feet powerful. But what I fear the most about consumption is that somewhere swimming in the deep love and longing for my children, in the gratitude for our connection to each other that can never be replicated, is grief and loneliness infused in the water.

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