How to Find a Best Friend as an Adult
When you were growing up, it seemed easy to meet and find a best friend. But as adults, we don’t have the same systems built in like we did as children. We can no longer meet our BFF on the playground or in English class or on after-school sports teams. In fact, it’s acceptable to […]
What To Do When You Feel Like You Can’t Do Anything
When you find yourself in the grip of intense levels of anxiety, depression, grief, guilt, and trauma, it can be so debilitating that it can be difficult to leave your bedroom, much less your own home. In fact, the very idea of recovery can feel overwhelming. It feels like a vague and intangible concept. When […]
Make Kindness the Norm
Kindness starts with one. One smile. One compliment. One cup of coffee. One conversation. That’s all it takes to make kindness the norm in our lives. With the coronavirus pandemic upending the routines and norms of everyday life, political divisions giving rise to anger and confrontations, and even the long-awaited rollout of the coronavirus vaccine […]
How to Avoid the ‘Blue Monday’ Blues
Mondays are often called “Blue Monday” because it’s the end of the weekend and start of the workweek. But did you know there’s an actual Blue Monday and it’s considered the most depressing day of the year? It usually landing on the third Monday in January, and in 2021, it’s Monday, Jan. 18. After December […]
January is National Mental Wellness Month
Interim Inc. recognizes the importance of Mental Wellness Month and dedicates the month for promoting overall mental wellness. Mental wellness is about how all aspects of your life — the social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and intellectual — all come together for an overall state of well-being. Mental health and wellness affect all aspects of our lives. […]
October is Depression Awareness Month
Oct. 8, 2020, is National Depression Screening Day Know the Signs, Find Out What You Can Do With the coronavirus pandemic, massive job loss, financial insecurity, racial strife, and sheltering in place, the risk of depression and anxiety is even more prevalent in our country. So, it is more important than ever for people to […]
As a community, let’s observe National Suicide Prevention Month by removing the stigma
Each year, tens of thousands of Americans die by suicide, leaving behind their friends and family members to navigate the tragedy of loss. According to the most recent statistics from the CDC, 48,344 Americans died by suicide in 2018, making it the 10th leading cause of death. Suicide was the second leading cause of death […]
With just a wag of a tail, therapy dogs can reduce stress and anxiety while easing loneliness
Dog owners everywhere realize the immediate joys that come with sharing their lives with these furry friends. Most of us remain unaware, however, of the physical and mental health benefits that dogs bring quite naturally. Only quite recently have scientists explored the benefits of the human-canine bond. Studies show that dogs can reduce stress, anxiety […]
Cement your legacy and help ensure a better future with a planned gift
In a world fraught with isolation, unrest, and uncertainty, a legacy gift can be one of the most significant and lasting contributions one can make to the cause of humanity. The late American philosopher and psychologist William James said it best: “The best use of life is to invest in something that will outlast life.” […]
July 2020 is BIPOC Mental Health Month, which honors and distinguishes the experiences of Blacks, Indigenous People, and People of Color
The way we talk about things can often influence the way we think about them. In the field of mental health, we are familiar with “person-first” language. This is language that prioritizes the identity of individuals as human beings with unique experiences and identities over their mental health status. According to Mental Health America (mhanational.org), […]
