7 Self-care Tips to Improve Your Mental Health

  Have you ever heard the saying that we can’t take care of others’ needs when we haven’t taken care of our own? It is one of the things they tell us during the airplane safety demonstration at the beginning of every flight–put on your own oxygen mask first before attempting to help others with […]

Preparing for the Storm

Many of us hold ourselves to a standard of perfection. We learn as we grow that one of the signs of success means relying only on ourselves for our needs.

Mental Health is Health

Although our minds and bodies are often viewed as separate, they are actually interconnected. Physical health, like getting enough sleep, eating balanced meals, and staying active, plays a large role in your mental well-being and vice versa. People with physical health conditions are more likely to develop mental health conditions. In turn, a good mental […]

5 Tips to Take Care of Yourself During the Holidays

For some, the holiday season may not always be the most wonderful time of the year. While it can be a time of joy and connecting with friends and loved ones, it can also be a time of stress and sadness. If you feel anxious or sad this holiday season, know we all feel stressed […]

How to Help Your Teen’s Mental Health This Summer

By: Dr. Marshall Bruner, Director, Brenau Center for Counseling and Psychological Services – Gainesville; Assistant Professor Lynn J. Darby School of Psychology and Adolescent Counseling, Ivester College of Health & Science As a parent of two teens, one of my greatest concerns is for the wellbeing of my children. I worry about their physical health […]

The Importance of Teen Mental Health First Aid

Information provided by Nosleivys Falcon, HUB Coordinator, Gainesville City Schools We know that many teens would prefer to discuss their lives with their peers, so we understand the importance of equipping young people with the information they need to respond to a friend in crisis. Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) teaches teens in grades […]

You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup.

By: Katie Dubnik, President, Forum Communications Think about how important that first cup of coffee or tea is to your day. Whatever your morning vice, you have something that energizes you, helps you focus, and brings you comfort, happiness and even maybe a little bit of joy. It forces you to take a cleansing breath, […]

Reach Out. Check In.

By: Reese Daniel, Co-Chair One Hall Mental & Behavioral Health Committee, United Way of Hall County Wow. What a few years it has been. In 2019, the United Way One Hall Mental and Behavioral Health Committee formed as a response to a community-wide health assessment that revealed quite a few health needs, one of which […]

Keeping Faith Traditions Alive This Holiday Season

By: Rev. Jeremy Shoulta, Senior Pastor, FBC Gainesville As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, faith communities must remain committed to engaging individuals and families who struggle with the mental and emotional strain of pandemic life. This is especially important during a holiday season where annual religious gatherings are suspended. Here are three ways religious communities can […]

Children, Adolescents, and COVID: How Adults Can Help Kids Cope Now and Through the Holidays

By Dr. Kristen W. Green, Board Certified Clinical Child & Adolescent PsychologistDirector, Brenau Center for Counseling & Psychological Services, Lynn J. Darby School of Psychology & Adolescent Counseling, Ivester College of Health SciencesOwner & Director, Chattahoochee Child Psychology Services, LLC Uncertainty has become the only certainty in our lives in 2020. Humans thrive on predictability and […]