College mental health revolves around nurturing the psychological and emotional well-being of students in the university or college setting. It’s not just about the absence of mental health issues but also about fostering positive traits like resilience, social connections, and goal pursuit. Prioritizing mental health in college is crucial for academic success, personal growth, and…
Change is inevitable; life’s only constant. Whether change is happening to us, and we need to adapt, or we are setting out to shift habits, mindsets, and behaviors, change is within each of our grasp. The old adage “you can’t teach a dog new tricks” has no scientific basis. In fact, research shows that we…
These are times that call for courage. We’ve been pelted with constant change, trauma, and loss. Fear can have its way with us, leaving us questioning our capacities for healing and resilience. When life tests us, it can be natural to retreat or set too rigid of boundaries as a way of coping. Or to…
In our society, silence often shrouds the topic of mental health, creating an atmosphere of discomfort and misunderstanding. This can create barriers to seeking life changing and life saving treatment for anyone experiencing high levels of distress, and can otherwise cause many disruptions to the quality of life that could be improved with the help…
Hail to the Queen of Soul’s voice as a musician and agent of change. As we mourn and celebrate Aretha Franklin, it feels like neither words nor songs can do justice to her talent and legacy, unless they are her own. A 20th and 21st century icon, winner of 18 Grammys and the undisputed Queen…
Mental health is everything. Here’s how to protect it this year. Few of us would argue that mental health should be low on our priority list. In theory, we know it matters—but then reality takes over. Deadlines dominate. We’re too tired. The kids get sick. We get lost in the vortex of our screens. Even…
Here’s what science shows can help keep us on track. We’ve crossed the threshold into a new decade. There’s a lot of resolution advice swirling, but not all of it is evidence-based or realistic. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global mental health crisis. It projects that, by the next turn of the…
The reverse advice you just might need to keep from burning out. You can do anything. Work harder. Get going. Give it your VERY.BEST. This seems innocent enough at a time where it’s popular to call the upcoming generation “lazy.” But not for those whose version of ONE.HUNDRED.PERCENT might be dangerous. For the anxious overachiever,…
Research reveals the mindsets and behaviors we need to cultivate resilience. Resilience has become the hot topic of today. You can barely enter a parenting, business, or school conversation without hearing about it. Some resilience researchers worry that we’re asking narrow questions about individual behavior and overlooking social context. They’re working to elevate the conversation…
4 ways to stop judging in the era of super-parenting. Jenna shows up 15 minutes late to the soccer game, greeted by some serious side eye from the Pinterest Mom who ALWAYS. BRINGS. themed cupcakes and perfectly polished organic apples. Who tells her she’s JUST. MISSED. her son’s first goal of the season, in that…