This post is adapted from the infographic “Tips for Parents on Media Coverage of Recent Tragedies,” developed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) in collaboration with the ASU REACH Institute – Center for Resilient Families. When tragic events dominate the news cycle, adults often find themselves trying to process their own emotions while … Continue reading Talking to Children About Tragic News: Tips for Navigating Media Coverage Together
Category: Wellness
The Science of Gratitude Psychologists define gratitude as both an emotional response and a moral motivator - a way of recognizing goodness outside ourselves and choosing to respond with appreciation or generosity. Research consistently finds that gratitude practices lead to measurable improvements in emotional and physical well-being: People who kept weekly gratitude lists reported more … Continue reading Gratitude & Stewardship: How Thankfulness Powers a Mission
This post was originally published by Mental Health America - National. November is National Family Caregivers Month. Caregivers are the cornerstone of families. From personal care to emotional care, and everything in between, caregivers are selflessly pouring into those around them. This November, we applaud and uplift our caregivers, recognizing they are deserving of support … Continue reading Caregiving and the Sandwich Generation
This post was originally published by MHA-National in August of 2025. What do we do when we notice our kids behaving differently? It might be hard to get them to open up. Below are some suggestions for how to approach a conversation - tough or not - with our teens. The first step in starting … Continue reading Talking to Our Teens
The end of April and all through May, we connected with so many people and communities! We can't wait for what the summer brings! Cam's Club 5K On April 27, our Executive Director Alane Swain, Board Vice Chair Cathy McCabe, and Board Member Lisa Pappas attended a moving memorial walk hosted by Cam's Club on … Continue reading Looking Back on Mental Health Month!
Sarah Heikkinen, MHA Digital and Social Media Director, writes about her experience with premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Content warning: This post contains references to suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I’ve struggled with severe periods and PMS for as long as I can remember. When I was in high school, I would often have to call … Continue reading Clearing The Fog: My PMDD Recovery
The Radical Act of Self-Love Amid our ever-changing world, with life sometimes happening beyond our control, it's easy to get pulled into mental spaces that don't serve us. Whether navigating daily life, work challenges, family pressure, or anxiety, we're all working through something. In our shared human experience, none of us has it completely figured … Continue reading Self-Love: A Radical Act of Healing, Resilience and Well-being
The Whole Black Woman Podcast Jessica Lyles, LISW-CP, Treasurer of our Board, recently joined Denisha Gingles, MS, LCPC, BCBA, LBA, on her podcast The Whole Black Woman. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HyOLOs9caNaQ5Auy1cOE7?si=RSkv9fvET-aupxSaZ91VQQ Denisha & Jessica explore the essential role of boundaries in Black motherhood, challenging the expectation to be everything to everyone. They discuss why boundaries are an act … Continue reading Motherhood & Boundaries: Reclaiming Your Space Without Guilt
We are highlighting Black and African American contributions to the mental health movement because they are oftentimes overlooked. Without recognizing the lack of representation of Black and African American people in the mental health movement, we do a disservice and continue to inflict harm. Learning the history of systemic racism in both the mental health … Continue reading Black History Month
This post was originally published by MHA-National on November 20, 2024. By Israa Nasir, therapist and author of “Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More” We live in a culture that prioritizes productivity over taking care of yourself. So, it becomes easy to overdo it—without even realizing … Continue reading Am I Doing Too Much? Recognizing Overfunctioning and Avoiding Burnout