Mental Health & Wellbeing

When you fall ill, you most likely take time off from work and commitments to give your body the rest it needs to recover.  When you are struggling with depression, anxiety or another mental [...]

Transforming Lenten Service, transformed for Pandemic living Feeling frustrated by the lack of opportunities to serve others as the Pandemic continues to keep us safely distanced?  Here’s just a [...]

It’s common to feel stressed or anxious during what feels like this never-ending challenging time. It may be especially hard for people who already manage feelings of anxiety or emotional [...]

As of 2017, 1 in 5 of us experienced mental health challenges, including anxiety.  Currently, in Month 10 of the Pandemic, 1 in 3 of us report mental health distress and anguish. Research also [...]

The joy of Christmas and grieving don’t seem to fit together.  Or do they?  The reality is that when you have lost a loved one, grieving becomes an inseparable part of your holiday experience.  [...]

Despite the many joys of the Season, the holidays can add a heavy load of duty and responsibility which cause feelings of stress to soar. Caregivers, parents, and those carrying grief in their [...]

Giving thanks is life-affirming. It’s also remarkably beneficial for your health and wellbeing. Despite the ambiguity that surrounds our understanding of “the First Thanksgiving”, it is a [...]

As we grow older, we face significant life changes that can put us at risk for depression. Causes and risk factors that contribute to depression in older adults and the elderly include:     [...]

While the COVID-19 Pandemic continues, many seniors and family caregivers are experiencing the very real exhaustion that stems from isolation and the sense of upholding sole responsibility of [...]

We all feel sad sometimes, but that doesn’t necessary mean that we’re actually experiencing clinical depression.  Sadness is a normal human emotion that can make life more [...]