by MHA | May 22, 2023 | Awareness, Mental Health, Wellness
Emotions, as defined by the American Psychological Association (APA), are “conscious mental reactions subjectively experienced as strong feelings that are generally directed towards a specific situation, object, person, etc.” Emotions are a basic part of everyday life...
by MHA | May 8, 2023 | Awareness, Mental Health
Since 1949, May has been deemed Mental Health Month. It’s a time to spread the word that mental wellness is not only something everyone should care about, but a time to raise awareness, share stories, celebrate recovery and fight stigma. Mental wellness is...
by MHA | May 1, 2023 | Awareness, Mental Health
There is a lot of demand on people in today’s culture, especially young women, to have the “ideal body,” which requires being relatively thin. Growing up I experienced these social pressures for thinness in order to fit in. In my teen years, I...
by MHA | Apr 17, 2023 | Awareness, Mental Health
After a possibly long and cold winter (depending on where you live), springtime feels like a breath of fresh air (quite literally). It is usually associated with warmer weather, cool breezes, and rain showers that help the flowers bloom. Spring is known as the “season...
by MHA | Mar 20, 2023 | Mental Health, Wellness
When I feel especially stressed out or anxious, something that helps me feel calmer is listening to music. No matter the type of music (i.e. pop, country, etc.), it all helps my mind focus on something else other than my anxious thoughts or stressors. Music is...
by MHA | Mar 7, 2023 | Awareness, Mental Health, Personal Stories
Ableism is the discrimination of and social prejudice against people with disabilities based on the belief that typical abilities are superior. At its heart, ableism is rooted in the assumption that disabled people require ‘fixing’ and defines people by their...
