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The holiday season is upon us, bringing lights, music, and good cheer; a time to gather with friends and family. But beneath all that merriment can lurk stress, exhaustion, and unmet expectations. In fact, a 2023 survey by the American Psychological Association showed that nearly 90% of adults in the U.S. feel stressed during the holidays; reasons for the stress include financial pressure, having too much to do, and difficult family dynamics. For some people, the holidays highlight what’s missing — a loved one who is gone, a relationship that’s...
May is mental health awareness month, which is a crucial time to raise awareness and reduce stigma when it comes to mental health. Mental Health should be just as important as your physical health and affect every single person in one way or another. By having more education to better understand mental health, in the future we can hope that mental health will be viewed and treated with the same importance as physical health. Going to therapy should not be frowned upon but encouraged. Going to therapy and talking through one’s mental health s...
Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health Public health is more than just health care. It’s the steps we take to make sure our neighborhoods and environment are free from pollution. It’s making sure our food and water are safe to eat and drink. It’s also the relationships we foster in our communities. We’re all interconnected. When we all come together to support public health, all of us — individuals, families, communities and the public health field — can achieve the goals of public health. What is civic engagement?...