The creative arts can provide numerous benefits for people living with mental health conditions. Research has shown that engaging in any creative process is healing. Whether you make a sketch in your drawing pad, choreograph …

Each year we take time to remember a man who inspired millions with his courage, perseverance, and eloquence. Martin Luther King Jr. was well known for his social activism and inspirational speeches and for the …

Poetry allows us to use the nuance of language to talk about some of the most difficult feelings that humans can experience. Poetry helps us shape our loss, heartache, and even our depression, in the …

When we’re experiencing stress, anxiety, or pain, it’s tempting to do everything we can to numb it. We watch our favorite TV show, go shopping, or see friends. What if instead of looking outside of …

At the end of the year we tend to get introspective. How did our efforts stack up this year? Did we accomplish what we hoped? What will next year look like? It’s a time of …

There’s something about going back to your childhood home, or hometown that makes you feel like you’re a kid again. But not everyone feels nostalgic when thinking about their childhood. It can be very difficult …

For many, the holiday season is a huge build up. There’s a lot of pressure to socialize and be happy, but for a great number of people the reality doesn’t live up to the hype. …

The holiday season is a time for giving and for those of us who tend to prioritize the needs of others over our own, it can become a bit overwhelming. There are an endless number …

There are certain topics you may think about avoiding with family this Thanksgiving, but mental health shouldn’t be one of them. If you’re feeling ready to talk about it, there are a number of reasons …