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01/02/2026

Trying something new can positively impact your mental health, especially for those struggling with depression. What will you try this year?

Trying new things might seem like a luxury or indulgence, but science says otherwise. Opening yourself up to new experiences can improve your health and happiness.

12/24/2025

Wishing you all the best this holiday season and always. Enjoy alone time, family time, or friend time…whatever works for you! Only when you’re feeling grounded and stable will you be able to share yourself with others, so make time for yourself first and foremost. Get out in nature when you can…it always makes things better!

12/21/2025

“Grieving is a highly individual experience; there’s no right or wrong way to grieve,” says this HelpGuide.org article. Grief is different for everyone. Holidays may trigger grief, so “Be prepared for an emotional wallop, and know that it’s completely normal.” Support yourself and others with these helpful tips: https://www.helpguide.org/mental-health/grief/coping-with-grief-and-loss

12/18/2025

Give yourself compassion and grace. Take time for you. Being present for yourself will ensure you can be present for others. You are exactly where you need to be and remember, there will be challenges but those won’t last forever. ***deprevention

12/16/2025

Help yourself this holiday season. Find a way to deal with and eliminate some so you can enjoy life more. “Stress is not all bad. It can be a way of bringing your attention to things that you need to do something about,” says David Spiegel, MD. More insights and tips in this article from - read it!

A Stanford Medicine psychiatrist shares tips for dealing with the daily strains and larger stressors — particularly those that come with the holiday season.

12/13/2025

Attend this free webinar on Dec. 17! McLean Hospital offers this session with Jesse M. Crosby, PhD.

Jesse M. Crosby, PhD, shares what you should know about OCD and common anxiety disorders and explores the keys to their accurate diagnosis.

12/11/2025

Clear skies and smooth sailing ahead would be great, however we know life isn’t always that way. But you can choose how to carry on, even with bumps in the road or grey skies. Keep believing in yourself, take deep breaths, stay present, and enjoy every bit of December and the holidays. Make time for a walk outside, an afternoon of skiing, or any taste of sunshine or nature you can find. Call a friend to join you and keep that healing energy going.

11/23/2025

Practicing gratitude can do more than make you feel good for the time being, it brings bigger, longer-term benefits, too. It can decrease “the chances of a person being adversely affected by a circumstance or disorder,” says MHFA. We encourage you to start practicing gratitude right now — notice things around you that you’re grateful to have in your life or just in this moment, such as good friends, beloved pets, a cozy place to sit, the sound of rain falling, or the glow of the moonlight. “Writing these thoughts down or saying them aloud can even help you stay positive during difficult times,” says MHFA. Learn more: https://mentalhealthfirstaid.org/news/practicing-gratitude/

11/22/2025

Gratitude is a powerful thing. It can help us feel better and can actually improve our health and wellbeing. We are grateful for you. Thanks for prioritizing mental health with us! Let’s keep doing it and bringing light to ourselves and others!

ADAA Blog Post by Ashley Smith, PhD - Research shows that the more present we are, the happier we tend to be, even when the present moment isn’t pleasant or enjoyable. Rumination is a sneaky mental habit that zaps us of joy. This is where gratitude can be particularly helpful.

11/15/2025

November is a time to focus on men’s health. How can you get involved? Bring up important health topics with your friends and family members — heart health, preventive prostate cancer screenings, mental health. No topic should be taboo and by talking about them or even just checking on a friend to ask how they’re doing, we peel back the layers and help ensure all men get the care they need. Movember Foundation says, “Mental health and su***de prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer – we’re taking them all on.” Let’s join Movember and other movements and make ourselves, our friends, our families, our coworkers, and our communities healthier. Look at your own reflection and really see what is there — appreciate yourself and what you contribute, and work on yourself to be an even better, more fulfilled version of you. Schedule that annual physical, that colonoscopy, that therapy appointment. You’ve got this and we’ve got your back. ***deprevention

11/14/2025

Breaking stigmas. That’s what chef Gail Simmons is doing. She feels that “food doesn’t just nourish — it connects, heals, and gives us the courage to talk about what matters most.” Thanks for sharing this story.

“I’ve always believed that coming to the table and sharing a meal is at the core of the human condition.”

11/13/2025

On World Kindness Day and every day, lead with kindness to yourself and others. Smile more, hug more, take those moments to say “thank you” or give someone a genuine compliment. This article notes that scientific studies show kindness “can even help your immune system, reduce stress, give you energy and it can also be good for your heart.”

People are set to celebrate acts of kindness on 13 November as part of World Kindness Day, we want to know how you show kindness to others.