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Didn’t Meet Your New Year’s Resolutions?
How to Reset and Move Forward After Failed New Year’s Resolutions The confetti has long since been swept away, the gym memberships may be gathering dust, and that journal you swore you’d write in daily? Yeah, it’s somewhere under a pile of unopened mail. If this...
Dinner Dialogue
Starting Conversations About Mental Health Around the Table In today’s fast-paced world, mental health struggles are often faced in silence. But what if your dinner table could be a powerful space to foster connection, understanding, and healing? Sharing a meal isn’t...
Unplug to Reconnect
The Importance of Social Media Detoxing for Your Mental Health In today’s digital world, social media connects us in incredible ways. However, this constant connectivity can sometimes do more harm than good. Social detoxing—the intentional reduction or elimination of...
New Year, New Growth: Balancing Resolutions for a Brighter 2025
New Year, New Growth: 8 Tips for Balanced Resolutions in 2025 As we turn the page to a new year, it’s natural to feel inspired to set goals and envision a fresh start. Whether it’s eating healthier, exercising more, or improving your mental health, resolutions can...
North Carolina Teachers: Heroes Without Capes (or Fair Pay)
Teachers are the unsung heroes of our communities, balancing an incredible amount of responsibility on a daily basis. It’s not just about lesson plans and grading papers—there are countless other stressors that make the job even more challenging. Classroom management...
Taming the Emotional Chaos: Practical Tips for Emotional Regulation
Ever feel like your emotions are driving a car and you're just in the passenger seat, hanging on for dear life? Yeah, you're not alone. Emotional dysregulation is more common than you think, especially when life keeps throwing you plot twists. It’s normal to feel...
Are My Emotions Valid? Understanding Emotional Regulation and Overwhelming Feelings
Ever felt like your emotions are running the show and you're just along for the wild ride? One minute you’re calm, and the next, it feels like a tidal wave of emotions has crashed over you. When those emotions get too intense, it's easy to question your sanity and...
Managing Stress from the News: How Our Modern Media World Affects Mental Health
Ever felt like the world is just too much? Between breaking news alerts, constant social media updates, and the 24/7 news cycle, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. If you're feeling more anxious, stressed, or even emotionally drained after scrolling through your phone,...
How to Help Someone with Addiction: A Guide to Supporting Your Loved One Through Substance Use Issues
Watching someone you care about struggle with addiction can feel like navigating a maze with no clear exits. You want to help but aren’t sure how to approach the situation without making things worse. The truth is, helping someone with addiction isn’t easy… But it’s...
Supporting Others with Their Mental Health: How to Help Without Losing Yourself
Supporting a loved one through a mental health struggle can feel like walking a tightrope. You want to help, but you also don’t want to overstep—or get so wrapped up in their needs that you forget to take care of yourself. Finding that balance is tricky but crucial...