Self-Care in 2025
Happy New Year! Another year has gone by, and a new one is beginning. For many people this is a […]
Mental health
First Day Hikes: Get Outside On January 1!
The History Of First Day Hikes First Day Hikes began in 1992 in Massachusetts. The concept was created by Patrick
Seasonal Affective Disorder
It is that time of year when many of us may be experiencing the winter blues. We also may be
Mental health
Dealing with election stress
An election like no other… Elections seem to have become a mental health issue. One editorial I read compared the
Winter Hiking
Autumn is here and winter is fast approaching. This means the amount of sunlight each day is decreasing, as are the temperatures. You may be thinking it is getting too chilly to hike, but honestly, winter hiking is a great activity. Read on for winter hiking tips…
Substance Use Disorder
As we make our way through autumn the amount of daily sunlight is decreasing and the weather is getting colder.
Schizophrenia
While few individuals are diagnosed with schizophrenia you have likely heard of this mental illness. According to the NIMH estimates
Hiking, Mental health
Disasters, trails, and trauma
This week, I’ve been reading the news of hurricane Helene’s devastation in the southern Appalachians, and especially western North
Loneliness and Isolation
The Facts Fall is here, winter is approaching, and the amount of daylight is decreasing. For some this can mean
Mental health
Hiking, research, and results
All of us who read this blog know that hiking plays a key role in maintaining our mental health. One