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As an author, columnist, and most importantly, a female, I tend to mostly write on topics related to women’s health. I guess it’s just a natural evolution based on discussions with girlfriends and the ever-evolving needs (and changes) of women’s health, including my own. However, this month, it is time to change direction and discuss […]

As the days grow longer and the weather warms up, summer offers a perfect opportunity to focus on your mental well-being. The season’s vibrant energy can rejuvenate your mind and body, helping you feel more positive and balanced. Here are some friendly, effective tips to enhance your mental health this summer. 1. Get outside and […]

For decades, childcare providers, doctors, nurses, teachers and researchers have used the Adverse Childhood Experience tool to approach trauma in children and its effect on mental and physical health through adulthood. The study, completed by the Centers for Disease Control and Kaiser Permanente, is a good resource for discussing the ‘bad things’ that can happen […]

After a demanding day, there’s a familiar ritual that many of us turn to – settling down in bed or on the couch, smartphone in hand, ready to be whisked away to a world of social media, infinite scrolling, and relaxation. Or so we think! It’s a habit that seems to promise relaxation, a chance […]

Mentoring young people can be life-changing for both the mentor and mentee. Through Youth Villages’ Chris Crye Mentoring Program, you can be a big positive change in a child’s life and direction. Mentors provide important life skills and lessons, career advice, and fun to young people. Julie Abbott, community development manager with Youth Villages in […]

Childhood, and raising children, are the same as they always were but by today’s standards are almost completely different. The last few years have been incredibly anxiety-provoking for anyone, with the pandemic and its resulting isolation, sexual harassment cases coming to light, school safety concerns and increased bullying online and in person. A Youth Risk […]

The world is a kaleidoscope of colors, sensations, and experiences. Quantum physics research suggests that the perceiver affects and alters what is seen and experienced. So, perhaps beauty really “IS” in the eye of the beholder? One of my favorite places on planet Earth is Float Horizen, located right here in Nashville. Their Float Therapy, […]

If you have a loved one who is school-age, back-to-school safety is probably what keeps you up at night. As a mental health provider, clinicians at Youth Villages have had these tough conversations for decades, and they never get any easier. Talking to your children about how to feel safe is so important. You know […]

Have you ever been in a period of life where normal, everyday responsibilities feel overwhelming? Where even getting out of bed in the morning is a feat, let alone making a meal for yourself and your family? If so, this book is for you. This might be a time of break-up, or loss, when you’re […]

I am always on the hunt for clean products in every aspect of my life and skincare is one of them. We are hearing more and more about clean products—from what we use to clean our house to what we eat. Well, we also need to focus on what we put on our skin. As […]

Earlier this year, the U.S. Surgeon General Advisory published a study on Social Media and Youth Mental Health on the effects of social media on adolescents and children. The study showed no conclusive evidence that social media is safe for youth. What may seem like an innocent TikTok account to post dancing trends or an […]

Burnout is mental and physical exhaustion that can cause anxiety, depression, and isolation. The term ‘burnout’ has been referenced in historical literature for centuries but the prevalence of it in 21st-century life led the World Health Organization (WHO) to officially classified burnout as a medical diagnosis, describing it as “a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from […]