PTSD: Part 2
In previous blogs we highlighted the mental health benefits of getting outdoors, as well as an overview of post-traumatic stress […]
Mental health
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: An Overview
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common mental health disorder that occurs in some people after they experienced a
Mental health
Depressive Disorders: An Overview
Have you ever been sad because you didn’t get that job you wanted or didn’t make the team? Or perhaps
Anxiety Disorders: An Overview
Our last blog provided a brief overview of mental health, inclusive of many disorders. The next few blogs will
Post-trail Depression
As we look back on May’s Mental Health Awareness Month HIKE for Mental Health, and the Pacific Crest Trail Association, want to highlight
Mental Health: An Overview
There is a lot of information available about mental health; so much so that it can sometimes be
The Mental Health Benefits of Getting Outdoors
Can spending time outdoors really improve our mental health? The short answer is yes! According to an article by McLean
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month! To recognize this, we wanted to raise awareness about the National Institute of
Welcome Gina to HIKE for Mental Health!
Hi! My name is Gina Hurley and I am so excited to introduce myself as a new volunteer for HIKE for Mental Health.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Depression – Addressing Unhelpful Thoughts
Cognitive distortions, or as I prefer to call them, unhelpful thinking styles, are often present when depression is present. Simply put, these are errors in thinking or false beliefs that have been accepted as true. All humans engage in this type of thinking every now and then; but, this type of thinking is often happening more frequently when depression (and anxiety) are present.