This month, we’re highlighting several guest blog posts, to bring awareness to different aspects of mental health with several of our community partners. Christopher Weedon has developed a community fitness & mental wellness program to bring community together. Much like the book "The Connection Cure," we agree that movement, connection with others, getting outdoors, and stepping out of our comfort zone to join others in community is a great way to increase positive engagement, increase...

This month, we’re highlighting guest blog posts, to bring awareness to different aspects of mental health with several of our community partners. Emily Coccia, Owner and CEO of Ms. Moxie’s Moon Shop is an expert on menstrual products, care, and women’s needs beyond menstruation- through peri-menopause and menopause. Hormones are an important part of our mental health! Hormones are an invisible, shifting contributor to our well-being, or can make us feel less so. When we can de-mystify...

By Lucas Watling, MSW As summer begins to wind down, families often find themselves shifting quickly back into school mode. Backpacks are packed just as much as family schedules! For some children, the return to school brings excitement. For others, it can bring a growing sense of worry. Back-to-school anxiety is common, especially when children are facing a new teacher, a different classroom, changing friendships, increased academic expectations, or an entirely new school. Even children who...