Mental Health & Wellness Posts

It takes one person to start a conversation or write about a topic that is not well publicized. Please, sit and have a chat with me about mental health and wellness.


  • It would be nice if the happiest time of the year could shield us all from hard moments or unspeakable tragedies. Unfortunately, Christmas is many things but it’s not a miracle season. However, for just a brief moment, reframe those thoughts and allow the season to dull your pain.


  • The young soldier had continued to fight a significant battle with mental health despite all the treatments. One day, we received word that she had killed herself during a fight with her spouse.


  • Have you ever had that gut feeling that something is wrong when you think about a particular friend? This is your psychosomatic warning bell which most people ignore.


  • No matter how much you try to anticipate the next step in your life, the future can and does throw curve balls. You might be well-prepared, half prepared or clueless but no matter which it is, you have to learn to adapt to change in order to survive and thrive.


  • Micheal Phelps, a multi-medal Olympic winner, openly talks about his mental health battles during the heights of fame and how he addresses those symptoms in his everyday life. Mental health struggles do not regard anyone’s wealth, fame, sex or marital status. Reach out! Speak up! As each person faces his/her own struggles: