Mind

man walking down steps in the woods

man walking down steps in the woods

Your Daily Guide to Practicing Self-Care

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

The Importance of Speaking Up About Your Mental Health Struggles

Woman looking at computer screen

Woman looking at computer screen

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

Man drinking alone at home

Man drinking alone at home

How Much is Too Much When it Comes to Alcohol?

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

In a Rut? 12 Ways to Move Forward with Positivity

Woman painting a picture

Woman painting a picture

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

KC and Sumi in the 1970s

KC and Sumi in the 1970s

Coping as Sumi’s Caregiver

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.

Sumi 2.0: Becoming Sumi’s Care Partner

Sumit today

Sumit today

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

Sumi in 1974

Sumi in 1974

Sumi’s Smile: A Caregiving Love Story

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."

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

Woman voting in gymnasium

Woman voting in gymnasium

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

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.

One Year Without Caffeine: How it Affected My Mental Health

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

7 Surprising Ways to Fight Seasonal Affective Disorder

Are these winter months getting you down? These tips will help you relieve seasonal affective disorder symptoms.