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Do you have questions about mental health? Are there topics you want to learn more about? Do you want to be inspired by stories from real people? Check out our resources that cover a range of topics from Anxiety to Substance Use. You can also hear directly from our CEO through Kiara’s Note or others just like you from our Voices of Hope blog.
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A young child with long, curly hair has a peaceful and contented smile with their eyes closed as they are held in a tight, loving hug by their father.
You’ve probably seen it before—gratitude (being thankful) is the adrenaline of life. Taking time to notice and reflect upon the things that you are thankful for can make you happier and improve sleep, help you feel more alive, and even strengt…
A group of adult and child volunteers happily plant small trees in a sunny park. In the foreground, two young girls smile as they work together to plant a sapling, while other volunteers are visible in the background.
Most of us know that warm fuzzy feeling of doing good work, whether it is rounding up cans of food to feed the less fortunate, donating school supplies for needy kids or perhaps shoveling an elderly neighbor’s walk. But did you know that doing…
A paved highway curves through a vibrant mountain valley in autumn. A large, snow-capped mountain dominates the view on the left, while the roadside is lined with trees in brilliant shades of yellow, gold, and orange under a clear blue sky.
Welcome fall and all its beauty. The gold and red leaves against a stunning Colorado blue sky, summon the feeling of change. With fall, we surrender the chaos of summer and settle into routine and finding a sense of balance. This balance is demonst…
Seen from behind, a young girl with a long braid, wearing a denim jumper and carrying a pink backpack, stands at the entrance of a bright, modern classroom. In the blurred background, other children are seated and interacting at tables.
Time to go back to school! Many kids are energized by the possibility of going back to school, but others may be anxious about the unknown. A new teacher, a new school, or going to school for the first time can shake even the most resilient child…
A cozy reading corner in a home. A comfortable, patterned armchair sits on a hardwood floor next to a large, white bookshelf that is filled with books.
Summer is in full swing, flowers are in bloom, and as I look around my house, a shocking realization flows through me; my life is in disarray! People always talk about spring cleaning and decluttering as if it is some kind of ritual. But I’ve ne…
A close-up, low-angle view of two people sitting in a cross-legged meditative pose on yoga mats. The focus is on the person in the foreground, whose hand rests palm-up on their knee, creating a peaceful and mindful scene.
“Without mental health, there can be no true physical health.”– Dr. Brock Chisholm, the first Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) It’s becoming increasingly common to talk about mental health and physical health together. A…
A close-up, over-the-shoulder view of a child sitting in a car while playing a game on a smartphone. The screen shows a "Victory" message and prompts the player to "Join Team?" with two different team logos to choose from.
“No, you need more candy to level up!” “I’m a Level 5. What level are you at?” You’d have to be living under a rock not to have heard something about the interactive augmented virtual reality game – Pokémon GO -that is getting everyone off th…
A young man sits on an outdoor bench with his head in his hands, looking distressed. A friend sits beside him, placing a comforting and supportive hand on his shoulder.
It seems like we all know someone who struggles with drug or alcohol consumption – a father, child, aunt, or close friend. And often, when we have someone dealing with substance use and addiction in our lives, it’s our natural tendency to want to h…
Seen from behind, two people with long dark hair sit closely together in a park. One person has their arm wrapped around the other's shoulders in a gesture of comfort and support.
A few years ago, I was walking with a friend – someone who I had just met a few months earlier – and she began telling me how she was going through a rough patch. She was self-harming, misusing pills, and skipping work. I remember a lot about that…
A diverse group of coworkers sits around a large table in a modern office, eating from takeout containers during a working lunch. They are engaged in conversation, and the table is also covered with work papers and a tablet.
If you’ve been following our blog or newsletters, you know we’ve been talking a lot about how mental health affects all other aspects of life: physical health, sleep, nutrition, and exercise… the list goes on. But one thing we may not always t…

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