Adult Mental Health

Understanding Collective Grief and Mutual Aid

Tragedies are an unfortunate inevitability of life. Grief is the aftermath. It’s the fear and sadness and impending sense of doom as we look into a future where something we loved is missing forever. Sometimes entire communities experience an emotionally or physically devastating event …

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There Is No Right Way to Grieve

A couple of years ago, I wrote a blog post about the grief I felt when the relationship with my mother changed significantly. I wrote about how the stages of grief helped me process the emotions and changes I felt. However, through new experiences, I have learned that the stages of grief don’t …

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The Power of Empathy in Making Meaningful Connections

Empathy is a critical part in what makes us human: the ability to understand things from another person’s point of view helps us to better understand each other. It’s vital in creating safe spaces for our friends and loved ones to feel understood, making it an essential part of mental health …

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When Mental Illness Doesn’t Improve

Supporting a Loved One with Complex, Ongoing Challenges Caring for a loved one with severe and long-standing mental health issues can be challenging and emotionally draining—especially when traditional treatments fail to bring relief. For many families, years of psychiatric care, medications, …

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Understanding Mental Health Crises: What You Need to Know

We all go through hard times with stress being a normal, even positive part of daily life. But, what happens when the stress becomes too much for a person to handle? Recognizing when a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis is vital in getting them the proper care they need. Whether you’re …

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Supporting the Caregiver in Your Life

April recognizes National Stress Awareness Month. While stress is a common topic in the workplace, it is often overlooked in discussions around caregiving – whether that is for new parents, an adult caring for an elderly family member, or a professional in the caregiving field. According to …

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Embracing Random Acts of Kindness: Their Significance and Practical Ways to Include Them in Your Life

Besides being the month of love, February is Random Acts of Kindness month. Love and kindness should go hand in hand, and random acts of kindness are scientifically proven to positively impact yourself and those around you. Making the choice to be kind and focusing on compassion, not just for others …

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How to Pack Your Suitcase for 2025

The new year is in full swing, with this time of year being filled with optimism and hope, and feelings of a fresh start. It can also be a time of anxiety and uncertainty with many wondering how to best prepare themselves and their families for the coming unknowns. To help yourself and your loved …

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Dealing With Driving Anxiety

While winter can make us want to hibernate and stay home, there are days when we still must get out, run errands, and travel. In the Midwest, that means being prepared to drive on snowy and icy roads. Despite many of us being used to driving in the winter, drivers can still feel anxiety, dread, …

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Starting the New Year Slow

Winter is the season of stillness. Everything freezes (at least here in Minnesota), nature comes to a standstill, animals hibernate. But ironically, we humans seem to go against the cue nature gives us by rushing into winter celebrating family holidays and the new year. We are often under a constant …

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The Science of Hope: How Hope Can Impact Your Mental Health

As a parent/caregiver, watching a child in your care struggle with reaching their goals and objectives can be challenging. Whether it’s dealing with normal challenges that arise in school or work, building their own self-confidence, or helping them heal after trauma, children (and adults) can …

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The Impacts of a Gratitude Practice

Practicing gratitude has been a consistent part of my life. It’s evolved and changed over the years, from simply counting my blessings at the end of each day, to a weekly gratitude journal, to creating an online group with like-minded women where we share daily gratitude posts every day in November. …

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