Category: Mental Health & Wellness Resources
How to Set New Year’s Resolutions and Stick to Them
For many people, the beginning of a new year signifies a blank slate and a chance to start fresh. Some like to set a resolution at the beginning of each year of things they would like to change or improve throughout the coming year. The most popular resolutions typically involve self-improvement such as to lose [...]
Overcoming Winter Blues
What are Winter Blues? As the days become shorter and there are less daylight hours, you may find yourself feeling down. Approximately five percent of Americans face seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is a type of depression triggered by the change of seasons. Even if you do not face SAD, it is still very common [...]
How Gratitude Can Change Your Life
Gratitude is one of the most positive emotions you can feel, and it comes from being grateful for all that you have no matter how big or small. Gratitude can overpower negative emotions and induce positivity into your life. When you are grateful for what you already have, you open the door for more good [...]
Stress Awareness Day: Tips for Managing Stress
What is stress? Stress is normal, and nearly everyone gets stressed at one point or another. Prolonged stress, however, can create a large mental strain that negatively affects your well-being. Excessive stress can lead to anxiety, depression, and panic attacks as well as physical symptoms such as high blood pressure, weakened immune system, and trouble [...]
National Fitness Day: Tips to Motivate You
Fitness Day, also known as National Workout Day, is celebrated on the first Saturday of May, and is a day dedicated to physical and mental health. We all know that exercise is important, but the demands of everyday life can interfere with our fitness goals. Work, family, school, and other reentry commitments may leave little [...]
April is Stress Awareness Month: Tips to Help You Cope
We live in such a fast-paced society, which can cause many people to feel anxious or overwhelmed. Problems that stem from family, work, and finances are the most common stressors people face. Learning how to manage anxiety, cope with stress, and find ways to deal with these situations can go a long way in leading [...]
Mastering the Art of Self-Care
Reentering the community after any period of incarceration can be overwhelming, regardless of the length of imprisonment. Nayely G. works as a reentry program manager and understands firsthand how important self-care is to your well-being. Today’s society is undoubtedly fast-paced, and we have been trained to take care of the needs of others before we [...]
Hunger in America, and Where to Find Help
Every day, millions of Americans face hunger and struggle to put food on the table for their families. Many believe those struggling are in the situation due to poverty, but that’s simply not the case. Unemployment, affordable housing, health problems, and geographical location are all factors that contribute to hunger. According to the U.S Department [...]
Your Mental Health Matters— During and After Your Transition
Mental health issues have long been associated with shame, failure, and weakness, but this stigma has changed drastically over the past decade. Today, it’s normal to have an open dialog about mental health— if you haven’t experienced it yourself, you probably know someone who has. One in four people suffer from a mental health issue, [...]
