Mind

Woman meditating in woods

Woman meditating in woods

Relax Your Mind with These Popular Meditation Styles

There are plenty of different ways to meditate and each person may have their own preference. Here are a few of the most popular methods.

Your Daily Guide to Practicing Self-Care

man walking down steps in the woods

man walking down steps in the woods

Self-care means engaging in little actions to improve your physical health and happiness. Here’s how to get started.

Woman looking at computer screen

Woman looking at computer screen

The Importance of Speaking Up About Your Mental Health Struggles

One in five adults live with mental illness – here’s a powerful reminder that everyone is going through something.

How Much is Too Much When it Comes to Alcohol?

Man drinking alone at home

Man drinking alone at home

Do you have questions about your drinking habits? Read these tips from New Directions Behavioral Health to understand the signs of problem drinking behavior.

Woman painting a picture

Woman painting a picture

In a Rut? 12 Ways to Move Forward with Positivity

Setting personal goals is a powerful way to move forward. Here are some self-improvement ideas to work on if you're feeling stuck.

Coping as Sumi’s Caregiver

KC and Sumi in the 1970s

KC and Sumi in the 1970s

KC Mehta, like many caregivers, faces isolation and loneliness because of the all-consuming nature of the work he does to care for his wife Sumi.

Sumit today

Sumit today

Sumi 2.0: Becoming Sumi’s Care Partner

Alzheimer's disease has changed many aspects of Sumi Mehta's personality. One constant, says husband KC, is her smile.

Sumi’s Smile: A Caregiving Love Story

Sumi in 1974

Sumi in 1974

Sumi Mehta was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 59. Her husband KC, remembers it as “the saddest day of our lives."

Woman voting in gymnasium

Woman voting in gymnasium

Your Voice, Your Choice: Why Voting is Good for Your Health

Beyond the mere satisfaction you may receive from helping select the people representing you, voting also has some surprising health benefits.

One Year Without Caffeine: How it Affected My Mental Health

David Murray poses for a photo in his favorite coffee t-shirt with his water bottle.

David Murray poses for a photo in his favorite coffee t-shirt with his water bottle.

Meet David. Last year he quit a decades-long caffeine habit cold turkey.