Mental Health & Stigma

This category explores how therapy can be destigmatized, how beliefs about mental health form, and how we can change collective narratives at the identity level.

Suicide prevention and wellness: Watch for warning signs

The first step toward suicide prevention and awareness is understanding the complexities of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and…

ByByMelissa HowardMar 14, 2023

“Let’s talk” about stigma

For starters, we are still baffled about why, in 2018, we are not past all this stigmatizing. Why…

ByByShiftGritJan 31, 2018

Animal Assisted Therapy

Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) is an increasingly popular option that offers a fun and furry alternative to traditional…

ByByShiftGritJan 16, 2018

Why are these Holiday Movie Characters so Relatable?

What makes the characters relatable enough for us to become engrossed in a movie or emotionally rooting for…

ByByShiftGritDec 13, 2017

Winter Blues – Seasonal Affective Disorder

As the temperature drops and the seasons transition from summer to fall into winter, our lifestyle, mood and…

ByByShiftGritMar 14, 2023

The Power of Goal Setting

This month we are talking all about making changes. Goal setting is important for leveling up in life…

ByByShiftGritSep 20, 2017