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March 22, 2021

Stress, Anxiety, Depression: What it Looks Like at Work and…

Recent data show that we are actually working more now than before the COVID-19 pandemic and that productivity increased 47%…

Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health First Aid, News, Workplace
March 17, 2021

How to Take Care of Yourself When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed

Let’s get real: there are times in life when you’re going to feel overwhelmed. Whether it be with work, school,…

Anxiety, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
March 12, 2021

The Sunday Blues: A Guide to Help You Understand and…

There is no feeling quite like Friday afternoon – the whole weekend is ahead of you and the possibilities seem…

Anxiety, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care, Workplace
March 5, 2021

“Get That Sh*t Out”: Bioré® Skincare, National Council for Mental…

Bioré® Skincare, the beloved brand famous for its pore strips, is embarking on a new campaign in partnership with the National…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Partnerships, Press Releases, Schools
March 2, 2021

Four Simple Tips to Help You Manage Anxiety Related to…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a range of emotions, including anxiety, grief, uncertainty and sadness. In fact, the Centers…

Anxiety, COVID-19, Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
February 19, 2021

A Practical Guide to Self-care When Working from Home

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new “normal” that is nearly unrecognizable for many of us. Gone is the hustle…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care, Workplace
February 9, 2021

How to Practice Self-care as a Busy Parent

Whether you’re a new parent or your youngest child is preparing to graduate high school, the effects of COVID-19 are…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
February 3, 2021

The Impact of Mental Health Challenges on Teens Yes

Being a teen comes with exciting milestones that double as challenges. For all the highs that come with getting a…

Mental Health First Aid, Teen Mental Health
January 26, 2021

Breaking Down Common Mental Health Misconceptions

When you think about mental health, what comes to mind? Maybe you think about how you feel right now or…

Mental Health First Aid, News
January 19, 2021

Stay Hopeful During COVID-19

No one predicted the widespread impact COVID-19 has had on day-to-day life — life events were put on hold, vacations…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
January 13, 2021

How to Support a Loved One Who Has Been Impacted…

There isn’t much the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t impacted – it’s affected how we interact with each other, where and how…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Self-Care
January 8, 2021

2020’s Word of the Year: “Resilience” — and Five Tips…

Every year, we try to find a word to encompass the past 12 months, and there were some to be…

Mental Health First Aid, New Year's, News, Self-Care