It’s important to care for ourselves all the time, not just when we are experiencing challenges or crises. Preventive care — like routinely exercising, checking in on your mental state, engaging in self-care and eating well — can make a […]
For Mental Health Awareness Month we’re joining the national movement to raise awareness about the vital role mental health plays in our overall health and well-being. Mental health is something we should all care about, whether we show our support […]
Peer support has long been a critical part of mental healthcare and recovery from mental health illnesses. In the same way that we seek out others who have shared experiences, it can help those experiencing mental health challenges to connect […]
Life’s challenges affect not only our mental and physical health but our emotional well-being as well. To understand your level of emotional wellness, ask yourself: how do you handle the stresses in your life? Do you allow yourself to feel […]
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 […]
Emotional wellness is the ability to successfully handle life’s stressors and adapt to change and difficult times. How you feel can contribute to whether or not you’re able to navigate through your everyday activities, relationships and responsibilities. And part of […]
April 22 is Earth Day, a day to reflect on and celebrate Mother Nature. It’s been well-documented that spending time outside in nature and surrounded by green spaces can be great for your mental and physical well-being, with people who […]
Whether it’s a simple disagreement with a loved one or a long-held resentment toward an old friend, it probably won’t surprise you to learn that unresolved conflict can go deeper than you realize. Beyond the initial hurt or feelings of […]
Helping people build better, more fulfilling lives can and should be the ultimate goal for mental health care providers. It’s imperative to understand that a patient is a person, not just a patient, and using recovery-based approaches can help the […]
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, which was originally started by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence in the 1980s. This month we, as a nation, reflect on the causes and consequences of alcohol misuse, abuse and dependence. And […]
