Real stories of wellness in real life
Stress and the Power of Small Changes
I find that the "power of small changes" is enormous. That even on the most stressful day, if I develop or use wellness tools that are just little changes -- like tea instead of coffee; driving a different way and paying attention to the difference in the scenery;...
Suicide – Not a Good Idea
Experiencing mental health challenges is really hard. Many people who try and live with these issues every day sometimes feel so discouraged they want to end their lives. Suicide is never a good idea. Why not? People with mental health challenges get well and stay...
Dealing with Change
The fall of the year is a time of change for many of us. One of the biggest life changes that happens in the fall for many people is going away to school or college for the first time. Or you may be moving or changing jobs. It has been widely observed that times of...
Community Links: Pathways to Reconnection and Recovery
The Vermont State Department of Health is concerned about the recovery and community integration prospects of people who have mental health related orders of involuntary in-patient or outpatient commitment. People in this group often have repeated restrictive orders...
Relieving Feelings of Stress Caused by World Events
How are the stressful, frightening events of these times affecting you? Are you having trouble sleeping? Are you avoiding food, or munching at will and putting on extra pounds? Do you feel anxious and fearful much of the time? Are your symptoms more severe or harder...




