Mental Health & Wellbeing

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 [...]

Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. During the first full week of October, NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) and participants [...]

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to share resources and stories in an effort to shed light on this highly taboo and stigmatized topic. This month is set aside by [...]

Loneliness is harmful for people of every age, but seniors today are especially vulnerable. UCSF experts say up to half of older adults regularly experience feelings of loneliness. With an [...]