Mental Health Is a Roundabout, Not a One Way Street – Day #19
Written by: Victoria Pelka, MHC Development Committee Member I’m sure we can all agree that most things in life require maintenance. You don’t just buy a new car and drive […]
Talking to Someone Who’s Been There – Day #16
When it comes to someone “getting you,” I think we can all agree that we have people in our lives who have different depths of understanding. For instance, I can […]
GROW with MHC – Day # 17
One of MHC’s newest programs, GROW (Gardening, Recovery, and Opportunities for Wellness) is a skills building and wellness program that also grows healthy food for our program participants. Led by […]
Resiliency – Day #15
On May 28, 2019, the Crystal Room of Mercy Hall at Saint Joseph University will be filled with members of our community, eager to hear from our friend, Colleen Kelly […]
The Importance of Connection – Day #14
On Day 14, we’re turning to “The Harvard Study of Adult Development,” an 80 year-old research study (and counting) from Harvard that shows how human connection and relationships are central […]
Join the National Prevention Week Movement – Day #13
The following content is provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Join the National Prevention Week movement each year on social media by participating in the […]
Spending Time Outdoors – Day #11
Spending time outdoors is important for ones overall health. Collecting natural Vitamin D from the sun, breathing fresh air, and interacting with others are all great reasons to get outside […]
Celebrate Your Mom and Your “Like A Mom” Moms – Day #12
“Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws.” — Barbara Kingsolver It’s Mother’s Day. For some, this is a joyous occasion filled with gatherings, flowers, greeting cards, and […]
Telling Tales: Lauren’s Story – Day #9
Contributed by: Lauren, mental health advocate and participant of MHC’s Write On! program, class of 2018 Before participating in the Write On! program, I never considered myself as a writer, […]
Equal Access to Health Care is the Law – Day #10
Mental health is a critical component of total health. Your body and mind are connected. Your quality of life depends not just on your physical health, but also on your […]
