Mental Health for the Holidays

A woman gracefully soars through the air, surrounded by twinkling Christmas lights.

Mental Health For The Holidays

When we speak openly about challenges, illnesses, problems, and wellness, we recognize that mental health is part of our overall health. Such conversations can be a gateway to meaningful change, and the holiday season feels like an especially good time to tackle the complexities and multitudes of our mental health.

Getting Outside to Get into Your Head

Figure-eighting through pain into possibility

May your days be merry and bright as possible

Living with a mood disorder means deliberately seeking out small sparks of joy. On moving through cycles of moping, coping, and hoping during the holiday season.

Sugar and Spice — and Trying to Be Nice

Over the holidays my inner voice proves to be the most critical as I straddle the pull of a commercial Christmas and the deep-seated draw of Kwanzaa. On tackling the minefield of tackiness, tinsel, and trappings of the season.

Give back, feel better

How to become more connected with others, combat social isolation, improve your physical health, and bring fun and fulfilment into your life.