Mental Health

Creating Connections – Why Relationships Matter

July 19, 2026 by Vicki Griffin - Reading Time: 5 minutes

Friends—Who Needs Them? We all do—a friend is that person who will not only share your joys but also lend a listening ear or a helping hand when trouble comes. Friends are not flawless, but they care. We turn to friends for counsel when we are perplexed, courage when facing a crisis, and compassion when […]

How to Deal with Suicidal Thoughts

July 5, 2026 by Dr. Cesar Vasconcellos de Souza - Reading Time: 6 minutes

Today’s topic seems a little traumatic, a little heavy, but it’s important because there are people who need this help. If you’re thinking about suicide, if you want to end your life, or if you know someone who has been talking about wanting to die or committing suicide, read this article and help that person […]

Life After Loss—Growth Out of Grief

June 21, 2026 by Vicki Griffin - Reading Time: 5 minutes

Grief has many faces and strikes every age. It is impossible to make sense of many terrible losses. Whether it’s death, a disabling injury, the loss of property, pets, health, friends, or a job loss, it can make you feel like there’s a bull’s-eye on your back with no place to hide. One author wrote: […]

8 Natural Remedies for Mental Clarity

June 7, 2026 by Dr. Cesar Vasconcellos de Souza - Reading Time: 7 minutes

Do you think your mental health doesn’t depend on what you eat, drink, and do with your body? Do you think you can eat whatever you want, lead a sedentary lifestyle, spend all your time indoors, avoid sunlight, and not drink water—and still not suffer any adverse effects on your brain? Human health is the […]

How to Rewire Your Brain to Feel Good on Mondays

May 24, 2026 by Jolanta Burke - Reading Time: 6 minutes

If you hate Mondays, you’re most certainly in good company. After a couple of days off, many of us have difficulty settling back into our routines and work duties. You may even have dread and anxiety that seeps into the weekend in the form of “Sunday scaries”. You can’t always change your schedule or obligations […]

The Impact of Social Media on Your Life

May 10, 2026 by Dr. Cesar Vasconcellos de Souza - Reading Time: 7 minutes

People who spend a lot of time on social media comparing themselves to others’ lifestyles tend to expose themselves to too much tragic news and allow it to take up too much space in their minds. There are headlines about war, social violence, corruption, fraud, crime, natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and the deaths of prominent […]