February can bring emotional fatigue, burnout, and seasonal sadness. Learn why this month feels heavier and why slowing down matters.

As a licensed professional counselor, I often hear mixed reactions when the topic of New Year’s resolutions comes up. For some, January represents hope, motivation, and a fresh start. For others, it brings pressure, shame, or a familiar sense of failure tied to resolutions that didn’t stick. From a mental health perspective, it’s important to pause and ask not just what we are resolving to change, but how and why we approach change in the first place. The idea of a “new year,

Shorter days and holiday pressures can impact emotional well-being. Learn proactive strategies to maintain mental resilience through the end of the year.

The holidays can be a time of joy, connection, and celebration. But for many, they also bring stress, overwhelm, and complicated family dynamics. Between packed schedules, high expectations, and sometimes tense relationships, it’s easy to feel drained instead of refreshed. Setting healthy boundaries can help protect your mental well-being, allowing you to enjoy the season on your terms.

Join the global movement this October 10th for World Mental Health Day 2025. Learn how to reduce stigma, support mental wellness, and encourage open conversations that make a difference.

When Jake returned from deployment, he thought he had left the war behind. But the battles continued in his mind. Loud noises sent his heart racing, crowded spaces felt suffocating, and sleep was often disrupted by vivid nightmares. Like many trauma survivors, he struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), feeling trapped in a cycle of fear and hypervigilance.

Explore the connection between physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, and discover holistic techniques to support mental health year-round. When Lisa first heard about National Wellness Month, she scoffed. "Self-care sounds nice, but who has the time?" Between work deadlines, caring for her family, and trying to keep up with daily responsibilities, prioritizing her mental health always took a backseat. But after experiencing burnout that left her exhausted and irrit

The excitement of travel—the anticipation of new experiences, unfamiliar places, and a break from daily routines—can be invigorating. But for many, it also brings unexpected stress.

Whether you're stepping onto a field, a stage, or into a boardroom, performance anxiety can feel like an invisible wall between you and your best self. As we head into June—a month of growth, momentum, and new beginnings—it’s the perfect time to explore a powerful method to break through that wall:

There’s something refreshing about spring—the longer days, the warmer air, and the sense of renewal that comes with it. Many people take this time to declutter their homes, but did you know that spring cleaning can also have a profound impact on your mental health?

April is Stress Awareness Month: How to Manage Everyday Anxiety Stress—it’s something we all experience, yet so many of us try to push thro