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Andrew Smith Headshot
November 21, 2023

Frontline Retail Employees: You’re Not Alone This Holiday Season

Working retail during the holidays used to cause great stress to Andrew Smith. The increase in customer stress and traffic…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care, Workplace
Stressed woman with sun shining in the background.
Stressed woman with sun shining in the background.
November 16, 2023

How to Take Care of Yourself When the World’s on…

Tragic events – from school shootings to natural disasters – can make us feel out of sorts and depressed afterward.…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care, Trauma, Wellbeing
four smiling young women sit at a cafe table
four smiling young women sit at a cafe table
October 4, 2023

Leaning Into New Routines by Welcoming Seasons of Change

Life has a rhythm. Some seasons are busier than others, some are quieter and more predictable. Workloads ebb and flow.…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
smiling teacher with students working at computers behind her
smiling teacher with students working at computers behind her
August 29, 2023

Teachers: Take Care of Your Mental Wellbeing This Back-to-School Season

The first day of school is a welcome reprieve for many parents. Juggling childcare, work and summer activities can be…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, News, Schools, Self-Care, Youth Mental Health
group of smiling friends sits around a table drinking from colorful mugs
group of smiling friends sits around a table drinking from colorful mugs
July 26, 2023

5 Tips to Help Manage Recovery During Summer

When you have substance use challenges, navigating summertime social gatherings can be difficult. It can be hard to strike the…

Mental Health First Aid, recovery, Self-Care, Substance Use, Wellbeing
young black woman stands in front of a blue wall smiling joyfully
young black woman stands in front of a blue wall smiling joyfully
July 5, 2023

How to Ward Off the Sunday Scaries

It can feel like a pit in your stomach. Or maybe it makes your heart flutter. Sometimes, it can escalate…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care, Wellbeing, Workplace
group of people walking outside with their arms linked
group of people walking outside with their arms linked
May 18, 2023

25 Small, Powerful Ways to Take Action for Mental Health

Taking charge of your mental health doesn’t have to mean drastic lifestyle changes. In fact, the smaller the shift, the…

Be The Difference, Mental Health Awareness Month, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
daughter standing and father in a wheelchair smile at each other
daughter standing and father in a wheelchair smile at each other
April 17, 2023

Supporting the Supporters: The Sandwich Generation

Caring for aging parents while raising a family can be challenging. As their child, you feel pressure to care for…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Older Adults, Self-Care
woman sitting on her bed and writing in a journal
woman sitting on her bed and writing in a journal
April 3, 2023

3 Steps to Creating Healthy Boundaries

One more email. One more text. One more date on the calendar. It’s shocking how one more can quickly become…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care, Wellbeing
Black woman reads in bed with a cup of coffee
Black woman reads in bed with a cup of coffee
February 14, 2023

Practice Self-care as an Act of Kindness

It is easy to feel mentally exhausted in a world that demands so much our time, energy and focus. Many…

Be The Difference, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
family and friends light sparklers together
family and friends light sparklers together
December 27, 2022

How to Set and Keep Wellbeing Intentions in the New…

No matter who you are or what your background is, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t appreciate a…

Healthy Holidays, Mental Health First Aid, New Year's, News, Self-Care, Wellbeing
smiling woman lying on bed and writing in journal
smiling woman lying on bed and writing in journal
November 17, 2022

The Importance of Practicing Gratitude and Celebrating Small Victories

November is National Gratitude month, and the beginning of the season when many people may begin to think about what…

Healthy Holidays, Mental Health First Aid, Self-Care