Disclaimer: The information provided in the blogs is resource-related, and no official endorsement by Mental Health Association in Delaware for the information presented is intended or should be inferred. Our goal is to provide the community with information and available resources so that each individual can make their own informed decision about what best promotes their own wellness.
Postpartum Depression: Resources and How to Get Help
For this 3-part series on postpartum depression, we interviewed Mary Wise, MA, MFA, BSN-RN, who is the Chief of Maternal Health Services for Delaware Health and Social Services’ (DHSS) Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH). Mary will talk about what...
Postpartum Depression: Myths and Stigma
For this 3-part series on postpartum depression, we interviewed Mary Wise, MA, MFA, BSN-RN, who is the Chief of Maternal Health Services for Delaware Health and Social Services’ (DHSS) Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH). Mary will talk about what...
Postpartum Depression: What it is and Common Signs
For this 3-part series on postpartum depression, we interviewed Mary Wise, MA, MFA, BSN-RN, who is the Chief of Maternal Health Services for Delaware Health and Social Services’ (DHSS) Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH). Mary will talk about what...
Financial Anxiety: What it is and Ways to Manage it
Before the new year had even started, I made a list of goals I wanted to achieve in 2023. It included eating healthier, starting a new hobby, and of course, getting better at managing my finances. With prices going up, the holidays, and my tendency to sometimes...
International Mind-Body Wellness Day
January is a month of the year that is usually known to be a “reset” for most people. After rushing around for the holidays, no matter what you celebrate, it can tend to be a bit overwhelming. This is why the beginning of the year is the ideal time to recharge, reset,...
The Importance of “No” and How to Say It
I don’t know about you, but I used to be a serious people pleaser. If someone asked me a favor, I would almost always say yes to it, even if it was something I didn’t want to do or if it was out of my way. While this usually pleased the other person (hence the term),...
‘Tis the Season for Giving
The holiday season can be difficult for many people, but the Mental Health Association in Delaware is right here to brighten up that darkest night. We can help you with referrals to mental health providers, we have a variety of support groups both virtually and...
Healthy Habits for the Holidays
The holiday season can be such a joyous time for family and friends to get together, while for others it can be difficult. You may find yourself a bit challenged spending time with old friends and family while trying to maintain healthy habits. Some healthy habits to...
The Benefits of Reading on Mental Health
She is too fond of books and it has turned her brain – Louisa May Alcott A room without books is like a body without a soul – Cicero Books are good company, in sad times and happy times, for books are people – people who have managed to stay alive by...
Oxytocin and Mental Health
Do you ever just yearn for a hug or physical touch to make you have that warm fuzzy feeling inside? The feeling where you feel loved and wanted and safe. Oxytocin is one of the four feel-good hormones. They call it the love hormone because it helps us bond with one...