The World Health Organization (WHO) recently shared a report addressing the issues of social isolation and loneliness, highlighting the importance of fostering social bonds and connections for individ...
When you hear the term self-care, what comes to mind? Is it getting a manicure or a facial? Self-care is often promoted in these limited ways, but it’s so much more! What is self-care? July 24...
Editor’s note: This story was written at an earlier stage of the pandemic, at a time when there were fewer restrictions in place. Currently this program is not running. Prior to the COVID-1...
Social isolation for older adults can impact mental health Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, physical distancing has impacted everyone’s mental health and well-being. For older adults, wh...
It’s natural to feel worried and afraid about COVID-19. These are stressful times. Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. Know that you’re not alone. It’s normal to feel ...
I was talking to my sister when I learned how my nieces’ Gran was keeping in touch with her girls. This prompted me to reach out to Gran, aka Sheila Pretto, who happens to be my friend and a long-te...
I recently became a “dog mom” and I’ve noticed that it’s been great for my mental health! Like life, my mental health has highs and lows. Stress, not sleeping properly, not moving my body e...
