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 […]
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 & […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
To Worry or Not to Worry, That is the Question

By: Dr. Marshall Bruner, Clinical Director, Center Point Counseling “How much is too much?” “When do I say yes?” “When do I say no?” “Is it okay to stop worrying so […]
Like Reeds and Cedars

By: Jeff Thompson, Chaplain, NGHS There is a story about a reed that grew alongside a river. As time went by, the reed continued to produce many shoots. Because its roots […]
Exhausted by the news of 2020? Try these 6 tips

By Shannon Casas, Editor-in-Chief of the Gainesville Times In March, tens of thousands of people were seeking news about the coronavirus. It didn’t take too long before the amount of news about the […]