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Dec 10, 2025

Quarter Four Considerations by Mariana Glenn-Toland

With only a full month left in the year, one could certainly say that we are knee deep in quarter four of 2025. When thinking about ending the year, a lot can come to mind. Maybe you are thinking about preparing for winter holidays or maybe you are thinking about how to finish strong with… 

Oct 8, 2025

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month by Mariam Sanjak

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, a time to recognize and create space for those who have experienced the loss of a child. It is a moment to remember those who are no longer with us and to honor their lives. Pregnancy and infant loss can take many forms, including miscarriage and stillbirth,… 

Sep 15, 2025

National Suicide Prevention Month by A’Laure Pope

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Below, you will find several resources and events happening in North Carolina to raise awareness and provide support. National Resources If you are experiencing a life-threatening or medical emergency, contact 911 and ask for a Crisis Intervention Team [CIT] Officer.  Below are national support resources that you can access… 

Apr 17, 2025

Activism, Joy, and the Long Haul: Caring for Ourselves While Caring for the World by Katherine Velardo & Marisol Garcia-Sandoval

Activism often asks a lot of us. It calls on our time, our energy, our anger, and our hope. Whether we’re showing up at protests, organizing community events, educating others, or advocating for change within institutions, activism can feel like an all-consuming force—especially when it’s rooted in identities we live and breathe every day. But… 

Apr 8, 2025

How Hobbies Can Help by Mariana Glenn-Toland

The month of March certainly held space for change. From having a set day to spring clocks forward, to yet another day that marked the official start of spring. How can we as individuals hold space for ourselves among orchestrated changes? Here’s how hobbies can help! Hobbies can be defined as intentional activities individuals choose… 

Feb 12, 2025

Supporting Loved Ones: Boundaries, Compassion, & Self-Care by Marisol Garcia-Sandoval & A’Laure Pope

Do you find yourself being that person that everyone turns to? Maybe it is a friend, a family member, or a co-worker who is constantly seeking your advice or support. Your kind, empathetic, and loving nature can make it hard to set boundaries and could cause compassion fatigue or burnout. We still want to help… 

Jan 27, 2025

The New Year Scaries: Do I have to Start my Resolutions on January 1st? By Kaya Pollack and Mariam Sanjak

The New Year brings about the same trend every single year– the pressure to become a new version of oneself starting January 1st. The gyms become more packed, social calendars are booked and busy, and the beginning of an unsustainable journey of growth starts because of the intense pressure to not fail. One of the… 

Apr 23, 2024

Breaking the Cycle: Combatting Doomscrolling by Carolina Messick

Do you find yourself spending too much time on social media looking at distressing news or images? Is it difficult to tear yourself away from your For You Page (FYP) or news feed? Do you often feel depressed or anxious after scrolling through negative content? You might be doomscrolling. Doomscrolling is when someone will continue… 

Apr 1, 2024

Springing into Wellness: 5 Ways to Combat Seasonal Depression in the Triangle and Beyond by Alice Novinte

Many people experience seasonal affective disorder (also known as seasonal depression), which makes it hard for them to feel happy or like their normal selves during the winter months. Seasonal depression may lead people to lose interest in typical activities, isolate themselves from friends and family, and feel an overall lack of pleasure. As winter… 

Feb 27, 2024

Considering Alternate Response Programs by Jamie Bradway

We cover a lot of mental health topics on the WELLness blog; enough that you might get the impression that emotional health is a pretty big deal that has a significant impact on a lot of people. It is. The stats on mental illness justify our focus on the subject: More than 20% of Americans…