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Self-harm is the practice of deliberately hurting oneself, usually through cutting, scratching, or burning, and it is an act that people commit in secret. There are many facets to the psychology behind self-harm. Like suicide attempts, incidents of self-harm often go unreported, making a complete understanding of the problem impossible. People who commit self-harm are usually […]

If you or someone you love has suffered from mental health struggles, then you know getting the help you need to feel better requires time, research, and accessibility. Finding the best practitioner to help you with your specific challenges is often a trying process. Shopping around for the best fit can be depleting, especially if […]

As the adage goes, “it takes a village” to raise a good human. While parents, guardians, and school communities significantly impact a child’s well-being, additional resources can also be pivotal in creating good mental health for young people. This article will explore the benefits of youth mentoring programs in the mental health space, including The Greater […]

Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, is an annual day of celebration to honor and spotlight the many outstanding achievements black people have made in and for our country. Since 1976, every president in U.S. history has declared February as Black History Month. This article will explore the origins of Black […]

The last few years have been quite the doozy for most, if not all, of us. We’ve navigated a global pandemic, foreign wars abroad, political chaos, airline nightmares, and more. The silver lining to all of these challenges is that pillars of wellness and well-being have been pushed quite aggressively to the forefront because, it […]

On Wednesday, December 21st, we will honor the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. The winter solstice marks the first official day of winter, with the fewest hours of sunlight throughout the year. Across many cultures, the winter solstice symbolizes the changing seasons and, thus, the changes we humans experience. But you may wonder, how […]