Mental Health Awareness Month: Depression – Know the Signs & Symptoms
Like many mental health conditions, depression is complex. In an effort to make information easier to understand I’ve broken it down into a three part series, called Depression 101. In part one I’m going to provide a very basic 30,000 foot view of how depression can present and provide you with an opportunity to complete one of the standard screeners often used to assess symptoms of depression.
Read more...Lets talk…
My last post provided some insight into what it’s like at the first counseling session. Today I’d like to talk to you about what you’ve been feeling and maybe some of the thoughts you’ve been having.
Read more...May is Mental Health Awareness Month
During May my series will focus on sharing information about ways to improve and advocate for mental health. This information will come in the form of tools to help fill your mental wellness toolbox. Some tools will be skills you can incorporate into your life while other tools may come in the form of education to increase your awareness.
Read more...Bipolar Awareness
he month of March holds a special place in my heart. This month is all about raising awareness and educating people about Bipolar disorder, a complex mental health diagnosis impacting approximately 2.3 million Americans. March 30th is World Bipolar Day and, coincidentally, this is also the birthday of one my favorite artists, Vincent Van Gogh, who was suspected of struggling with bipolar disorder.
Read more...BBRF Research Rundown: Updates on Non-invasive Treatment Options for Depression
Read a quick run-down on recent research with the Brain & Behavior Research Center helped to fund exploring Non-invasive Treatment Options for Depression.
Read more...Pearland Veterans Day Walk 2021 in Pictures
Thanks to Ana Gorham-Maki for photo-documenting this year’s Pearland Veterans Day Walk! Check out these featured photos. Scroll to the bottom to see the slideshow of the entire photo gallery!
Read more...The Gratitude Effect
We have officially entered the holiday season. For many this time of year includes expectations of and obligations with family, friends, and/or work. For some this time of year may be painful or difficult for a variety of reasons. However, as we embark on the holiday season let’s take some time to explore the role of gratitude in our wellbeing.
Read more...Hiking gave me my life back
A SUMMARY OF THE RESEARCH AND MY STORY Mental health, defined by the World Health Organization, is a “state of well-being in which the individual … Read more…
How do you #hikeOctober?
Fall is here! This is my favorite time of year to hike. I love seeing the leaves changing colors, feeling the crisp air, and the warmth of the sun on my face. It’s a magical time. Fall also signals to me that it’s time to gear up and get engaged in HIKE for Mental Health’s month-long campaign, #hikeOctober.
Read more...Green Exercise and Mental Performance
This post is the third article in weekly five part series exploring the mental health benefits of hiking, from a scientific and a first-hand perspective. … Read more…
Mental Health Awareness Week
While growing up, for many of you visiting your physician for a wellness check-up started in infancy. It was just something that your parents/guardians did … Read more…
Nature and Adversity
This post is the third article in weekly five part series exploring the mental health benefits of hiking, from a scientific and a first-hand perspective. … Read more…
Walking, Thinking, and Optic Flow
This post is the second article in weekly five part series exploring the mental health benefits of hiking, from a scientific and a first-hand perspective. … Read more…
10th Annual Summit Mt Washington breaks records
Wow! 2021 was milestone year for our annual hike up Mount Washington, and it did not disappoint! Many thanks to the hike organizers, leaders, sweeps, … Read more…
Why Are Hikers So Friendly?
This post begins a weekly five part series exploring the mental health benefits of hiking, from a scientific and a first-hand perspective. The author has … Read more…
Spotlight on IASP
Today we end our special edition of the HIKE for Mental Health blog on suicide awareness and prevention on World Suicide Prevention Day. There are … Read more…
National Suicide Prevention Week: Spotlight on AFSP
Welcome back to this special edition of the HIKE for Mental Health blog. This is National Suicide Prevention Week and today is about shining a … Read more…
Suicide Prevention: Awareness
Welcome back to day two of this special edition of the HIKE for Mental Health blog. As we continue our discussion around the difficult topic … Read more…
Suicide Prevention – Let’s Get the Facts
Welcome to what will be the first many posts here on the HIKE for Mental Health blog this week. This is National Suicide Prevention Week … Read more…
National Suicide Prevention Week
Hello everyone! This is a special edition of the HIKE for Mental Health blog and for a special reason. This week is National Suicide Prevention … Read more…