Breaking-Up: Accepting the Past & Defining the Future

As the average age of getting married continues to climb in the United States the way we date has also changed. We are engaging in more long-term, serious relationships before marriage and, therefore, have to cope with these “extra” breakups. No matter how many times we experience the end of a serious relationship, it can still hurt and threaten to overturn our lives.

The Value of Mental Training for Student Athletes

The sports industry has changed tremendously over the last few decades. It has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry that both influences and captivates us year-round. Our role models are often athletes who inspire us with possibilities and motivate us to achieve high levels of performance.

What is Self-Injury?

Self-injury is when people deliberately harm themselves and damage bodily tissue. Self-injury takes many forms and people engage in self-injurious behaviors for various reasons. Learn more about self-injury and why some individuals engage in these behaviors in an attempt to cope.

Generation Z and Anxiety - What Parents Need to Know

Did you know that Generation Z, America’s youngest adults, those between the ages of 15-21, are most likely to report poor mental health? The American Psychological Association’s (APA) 12th annual Stress in America survey (August 2018) indicates that teens these days are not only dealing with daily stressors and anxieties related to school, friends, and family, but they are also struggling with fears related to safety, powerlessness, political unrest, and countless other national and global issues. Given these difficult circumstances, parenting Gen Z teens can be one of the most challenging and emotionally trying experiences. Christine Carter from Mindful magazine shares several helpful mindful approaches parents can practice to better understand their stressed-out teen’s needs.