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Vitamins and Your Mental Health

We’ve heard of the physical benefits of taking vitamins and supplements to feel our best. However, many vitamins also have an impact on mental health as well. While the absolute best way to boost your mood through food is to […]

6 Fast and Effective Stress Relievers

We are all familiar with that feeling of being stressed out — and we each have our own “tells” that signal that feeling of overwhelm. Whether it’s a racing heart, an upset stomach or a pounding headache, you know what […]

The Mental Health Benefits of Journaling

If you’ve ever felt like holding in your thoughts and feelings through stressful situations has a negative impact on your mental and even physical state, you’re right. However, sometimes we need to confront our own feelings before expressing them to […]

5 Things You Should be Doing to Prioritize Your Mental Health This Summer

With the summer season in full swing, you may decide to take a more relaxed approach to things, whether it be sleeping in more often or keeping a more flexible schedule. However, it’s important to continue to prioritize your health, […]

The Power — and Joy — of Music Therapy

There’s no denying that music can impact us in a variety of ways, from conjuring up nostalgic memories and lightening our moods to reducing stress and helping us connect with one another. So it should come as no surprise that […]

How to Protect Your Energy

What nourishes or depletes your energy? It’s important to know what to focus on in order to protect your energy, since it influences everything around you, including your overall health. This is because there are energy givers, which boost and […]

Why Independence is Important

As we celebrate our nation’s independence, we’re reminded that freedom is essential for a number of reasons. Social freedoms and personal freedoms alike, the ability to make your own choices and act independently from others can truly impact your overall […]

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

This month we honor the legacy of author, advocate, and trailblazer Bebe Moore Campbell by recognizing Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (also known as BIPOC Mental Health Month). This and every National Minority Mental Health Awareness […]

Certified Peer Recovery Specialists: What Do They Do?

If you’re ready to use your own experiences in recovery as a springboard to a fulfilling and rewarding career helping others on their path to recovery, a career as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) may be the right fit […]

A Passion for Making a Difference: Meet Teressa Leitner

Our mission is to make the world a better place by training the people who help others. Our students choose to pursue an education in the behavioral healthcare field for various reasons, and we’re proud to be a part of […]