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Helping others reach their full potential: Meet Ashley Garner

We are passionate about our mission to provide the support, training and resources to help you and your clients succeed. We love hearing and sharing the “whys” of those who are chasing their dreams of helping make the world a […]

What to Know About Vitamins and Your Mental Health

In the pursuit of overall well-being, we often turn to vitamins and supplements to support our physical health. However, the significance of these nutrients extends beyond physical vitality; they also play a crucial role in mental health. Understanding the connection […]

Language Matters: Reducing Stigma Surrounding Mental Health

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the impact of language on mental health stigma. The words we use can either contribute to stigma and discrimination or promote understanding and acceptance. Language matters, especially when it comes […]

Supporting Mental Health in Older Adults

As we age, maintaining good mental health becomes increasingly important for overall well-being. Older adults often face unique challenges that can impact their mental health, such as chronic health conditions, social isolation, and life transitions. In this article, we’ll explore […]

The Impact of Negative News on Our Mental Health

In today’s always-connected world where we are constantly bombarded with dramatic news coverage, it makes sense that many of us are experiencing news-related stress. This 24-hour news cycle can have a significant impact on our mental health, and navigating the […]

Self-Care: an Exercise for Behavioral Health Professionals

In our profession, it can feel easy and even necessary sometimes to push our own needs to the side. However, making time for ourselves is essential to our overall well-being. Self-care is also preventive care, and things like routinely exercising, […]

5 Strategies for Staying Focused

As behavioral health professionals, we often experience distractions and tasks that demand our immediate attention, making it difficult to stay focused on one thing at a time. Combine that with today’s fast-paced world filled with constant notifications and endless to-do […]

Mental Health Month: 5 things That Are Probably Affecting Your Mental Health

As we help our clients navigate the complexities of modern life while also going through our own challenges, it’s essential to recognize the various factors that can impact anyone’s mental health. From everyday stressors to societal influences, several elements play […]

Why Perfectionism Can Be a Mental Health Risk

If you or someone you know is constantly striving for perfection, you may understand the very real struggle that “perfectionists” face. The term ‘perfect’ is a word many people would want to be associated with, but true perfectionists would probably […]

Reevaluating How We Measure Progress in Mental Health Treatment

Measuring progress is a vital part of any treatment plan, including in mental health treatment. When it comes to measuring progress through the typical standardized testing methods, recent research has shown that these markers of “progress” in mental health treatment […]