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Walking, Thinking, and Optic Flow
This post is the second article in weekly five part series exploring the mental health benefits of hiking, from a scientific and a first-hand perspective. The author has asked to remain anonymous, but if you stay tuned for all five articles, you will be amazed and inspired by the ending. Have you ever seen someone…
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Why Are Hikers So Friendly?
This post begins a weekly five part series exploring the mental health benefits of hiking, from a scientific and a first-hand perspective. The author has asked to remain anonymous, but if you stay tuned for all five articles, you will be amazed and inspired by the ending. The Neurochemistry of exercise: why hikers seem so…
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Spotlight on IASP
Today we end our special edition of the HIKE for Mental Health blog on suicide awareness and prevention on World Suicide Prevention Day. There are multiple events taking place all over the world in an effort raise awareness, educate, and ultimately prevent another life from being taken by suicide. Today we are focusing on the International Association for…
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National Suicide Prevention Week: Spotlight on AFSP
Welcome back to this special edition of the HIKE for Mental Health blog. This is National Suicide Prevention Week and today is about shining a spotlight on an organization that is raising awareness, conducting research, and creating programs at the national, state, and community level. Today’s organization highlight is The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). AFSP is…
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Suicide Prevention: Awareness
Welcome back to day two of this special edition of the HIKE for Mental Health blog. As we continue our discussion around the difficult topic of suicide, today is all about awareness. It’s important to know the signs to look for in those you care about and love AND it’s also important to know what steps to take…
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Suicide Prevention – Let’s Get the Facts
Welcome to what will be the first many posts here on the HIKE for Mental Health blog this week. This is National Suicide Prevention Week and we are doing our part to help prevent suicides by bringing awareness to this crisis and providing resources this week. Today it is all about the facts. So, let’s get into it.…
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National Suicide Prevention Week
Hello everyone! This is a special edition of the HIKE for Mental Health blog and for a special reason. This week is National Suicide Prevention Week. All across the nation people are sharing information and advocating for suicide prevention. And we are here for all of it! Suicide is a difficult topic for many people to talk about,…
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School starting soon? Get the kids outside!
Hello and welcome back! As you are reading this all across the country parents, students, and teachers are preparing to enter the new school year. For most students and their families, school is a place where learning and socialization can take place without interference. However, for some students school can be difficult for a variety…
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Introducing a new series from Heather Lawson
Welcome to what will be the first of many monthly posts on all things related to mental health here at HIKE for Mental Health. Hello! I am Heather Lawson, a National Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor and lover of hiking and the great outdoors.
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Preparation, Challenges, and Adventure – Zachariah Nagy on Thru Hiking
First, the Pacific Crest Trail, then the Tahoe Rim Trail, the Benton Mackaye Trail, and others. Now, Zachariah Nagy’s sights are set on the Continental Divide Trail (CDT). A Thru Hiker, and HIKE for Mental Health supporter, Zachariah will be speaking, via Zoom, about their experiences in the planning, logistics, and unexpected challenges it took to complete their…
