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How do our brains change?
Lately, I’ve been spending some time on the weekends organizing my photographs from the last 28 years of backpacking. I […]
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Post Holiday Blues
The new year is here and we are a couple of weeks into 2025! Yet, some people may be feeling […]
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Wildfire Resources
With the millions of people impacted by the southern California wildfires we wanted to share some mental health resources. These […]
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Self-Care in 2025
Happy New Year! Another year has gone by, and a new one is beginning. For many people this is a […]
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
It is that time of year when many of us may be experiencing the winter blues. We also may be […]
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Dealing with election stress
An election like no other… Elections seem to have become a mental health issue. One editorial I read compared the […]
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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…
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Substance Use Disorder
As we make our way through autumn the amount of daily sunlight is decreasing and the weather is getting colder. […]
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Schizophrenia
While few individuals are diagnosed with schizophrenia you have likely heard of this mental illness. According to the NIMH estimates […]
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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 […]
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Loneliness and Isolation
The Facts Fall is here, winter is approaching, and the amount of daylight is decreasing. For some this can mean […]
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Hiking, research, and results
All of us who read this blog know that hiking plays a key role in maintaining our mental health. One […]
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Suicide Prevention
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or mental health challenges 988 is available 24/7 to […]
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Autism: what it is, what it ain’t, and how time in the outdoors may be helpful
My introduction to autism A few years ago, one of my children was diagnosed with autism. As I listened to […]
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Brain and Behavior Research Foundation
I have been volunteering for HIKE for Mental Health for a relatively short period of time. In getting to know more about […]
