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The Watusi Girls: A Legacy of Inspiration
BY CAROL IRIZARRY The following is an excerpt from a new book edited by our Executive Director, Andrew Malekoff, called Group Work Stories Celebrating Diversity. To learn more about the book or to purchase it, click here. This story was written by Carol Irizarry. Edie...
The Benefits of Volunteering
We’re all accustomed to opening up the paper or turning on the television and seeing reports of bad news—fires, blizzards, mudslides, and on and on. But every once in a while, an uplifting story sneaks into the mix. Recently, a newscaster reported on how some...
Speaking Your Truth About Mental Health
Monday is a special holiday: Martin Luther King Day. Dr. King was known for many things, chief among them his passionate voice that called for a nonviolent but forceful response to injustice. He faced many obstacles, but continued until his last breath to speak his...
Are You SAD in the Winter?
We’ve only officially been in winter for a few weeks, but many people start feeling the effects of less daylight and colder temperatures starting around October or November. According to the National Institutes of Health, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of...
New Years’ Resolutions for Mental Health
Tis the season to make New Year’s Resolutions. Most lists contain wishes to lose weight, exercise, get a promotion at work…all very worthwhile goals. But what’s missing from many lists is what you can do to promote your mental health and that of your loved ones. Here...
Vacation Time is Family Bonding Time
When the kids are on break over the holidays, many parents also take time off. Some plan vacations, while others choose “staycations.” Either way, what’s most important is that you use the time to create fond memories with your family. Here are some ideas for a happy...
When Mental Health and Addictions Care Is Hard to Find—And What You Can Do to Make a Difference
It’s a heartbreaking scenario that is far too common: Someone makes the difficult decision to seek out professional help for a mental health or substance abuse problem for themselves or their loved one and is faced with a myriad of roadblocks. They start calling...
The Benefits of Holiday Traditions
Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa or another holiday this time of year, one thing is for certain: You (hopefully) have fond memories of the traditions that your family followed when you were young. There are several ways in which celebrating your...