9/11 Anniversary Reactions: What Can We Do With Our Grief?

This Sunday is the 10-year anniversary of 9/11, a day forever associated with feelings of shock and horror, anguish over missing people and fears of additional terrorism. For many (if not most of us), the day was a profound reminder of life’s fragility. Ten years later, for most of us, life has moved on. We’ve [...]

Creativity: Helping Maintain Mental Health for Generations

  As a psychologist, I think a lot about creating and maintaining mental health.  It’s a challenge that each of us face daily.  For example, how do we: keep our stress at healthy levels? maintain strong relationships? utilize good communication skills with friends, co-workers, and neighbors? manage conflict when it arises? understand our moods, what [...]

Get On Your Boogie Shoes For the Mental Health Blog Party

The Mental Health Month Blog Party is tomorrow, and we’re psyched! Blog writers have already been publishing posts that talk about the importance of mental health awareness and good mental health. We look forward to reading — and sharing — your posts tomorrow. Who knows what kind of difference it can make in educating more people [...]