Knowing When Enough is Enough

Knowing When Enough is Enough

Substance use can be a complicated issue, and not every person who uses alcohol or drugs develops an addiction. However, when substance use begins to negatively impact multiple areas of life — your health, relationships, work, or mental well-being — it may be a sign...
Finding Calm in the Storm

Finding Calm in the Storm

Anxiety affects millions of individuals worldwide. A common human emotion characterized by feelings of worry, fear, and unease, anxiety is felt when your brain’s amygdala — responsible for detecting threats — activates the fight-or-flight response and releases stress...
Celebrating Independence

Celebrating Independence

The Fourth of July is a time to reflect on the values of freedom and resilience that shaped the United States. While July 4th commemorates America’s political liberation and fireworks light the sky in celebration, this national holiday can also serve as an...
Embracing the Light

Embracing the Light

Summer Solstice is the longest day and shortest night of the year when the earth is closest to the sun. Historically, cultures around the world have honored the solstice with rituals that celebrate fertility, abundance, and spiritual enlightenment. From Stonehenge in...
Beyond the Rainbow

Beyond the Rainbow

In 1978, Gilbert Baker designed the first rainbow flag at the request of Harvey Milk — the first openly gay man to be elected to office in the United States. The flag made its debut at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade that same year, and quickly became a...
Men’s Health Month

Men’s Health Month

June is Men’s Health Month, a time to spotlight health issues specific to men with an emphasis on regular checkups, fitness, and screenings for prevention and early detection. The stigma surrounding men’s health, particularly mental health, has created what is...