Leah Jackson is on the front lines of veterans’ mental health
Note: This story contains discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, confidential help is available…
Tag: Mental Health
Are presidential elections bad for your health?
Americans are living under a political-messaging blitzkrieg just now. Turn on the TV, check your social feeds, answer your phone,…
Mom on a mission
Nikki Brooker understands the unique challenges that modern mothers face. In 2016, the mother of three left her full-time teaching…
5 tips for healthier social-media use
Despite growing concern about the mental-health impacts of social media, it can produce positive effects as well. “If used appropriately, social media can…
Is social media bad for your health?
While social media has the power to bring people together – building social networks and connecting people around the world…
Changing careers to change lives
During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Ree Varcoe did some soul-searching about her career. She’d spent most of her…
After a challenging year, student-athletes focus on the field and their mental health
After last year’s sports seasons were canceled or postponed due to Covid-19, Metropolitan State University of Denver student-athletes are taking…
The growing recognition of burnout
Burnout, it appears, is having a moment. When U.S. gymnast Simone Biles and tennis player Naomi Osaka recently withdrew from…
Can-do attitude
Read this story in Spanish. It seems that any time the word “can’t” is spoken, Nayeli Cisneros Saucedo never hears…
Actitud positiva
Read this story in English. Parece que cada vez que alguien dice “no se puede”, Nayeli Cisneros Saucedo escuchara “se…