Day #31: Silence and Stillness
by: Jackie Davis May 31, 2021 is Memorial Day, a national holiday that recognizes and honors the soldiers who died while serving in the U.S. military. At 3:00 p.m., MHC’s […]
Day #30: Nutrition
by: Trista Genova We have all heard that “you are what you eat,” but have you ever really sat back and thought about that? If you take a minute to […]
Day #29: Healthy Boundaries
by Loretta Stevens Loretta is Co-Chair of MHC’s Development Committee, a Mental Health First Aider, and one of the #31DaysofWellness fundraisers. You can support Loretta’s fundraiser at https://mhconn.networkforgood.com/projects/130410-loretta-stevens-s-fundraiser. […]
Day #28: Exercise
Mental Health and Fitness Go Hand-In-Hand by: Connor Clark, Personal Trainer, Strength Coach, and Gym-Owner Exercise is the deliberate action we take to sustain and promote physical fitness, health, and […]
Day #27: Giving Back
Giving Back is a powerful self-care tool. While it may seem to only benefit others, giving back comes full circle. According to the Cleveland Clinic, giving to others is shown […]
Day #26: Purpose
Sean Smedley and Luis Perez talk “Purpose” Earlier this month, MHC Board of Directors member Sean Smedley sat with MHC’s President & CEO Luis Perez to talk about today’s self-care […]
Day #25: Information and Warm Lines
by: Patricia Seaver, L.M.S.W. COVID-19, being the unprecedented pandemic that turned all of our worlds upside down, had significant impacts on many individual’s mental health. An increase in symptoms of […]
Day #24: Self-Compassion
Compassion Offers Comforts in Times of Need by Scarlett Lewis “Being there for another is the essence of compassion.” Compassion has a unique ability to bring us together during the […]
Day #23: Visual Arts
The Key to Unlocking the Door to Your Creativity by Amy Smith, MHC Mending Art Coordinator Picture this, you have just seen a door swing open and before you lies […]
Day #22: Endurance
The Optimism of Endurance by: Michael Lo-Presti “You’re doing what?” That’s often the reaction I get when I tell a friend or coworker about my plans to run an ultramarathon. […]
