Life can be hard to navigate. Thankfully, you don’t have to complete the journey alone. While forming relationships is difficult and takes hard work, living without them can be even harder. Being involved in a community has numerous benefits, not only socially but also for our physical health, mental wellbeing, emotional regulation, and spiritual growth.
It happened again; you reflected on the past year and decided 2026 will be your year, the year to bring health, wellness, peace, community, hobbies, growth, and/or healing. And with that came some goals. My guess is that you had the purest intentions and were motivated to implement change, and life sent you some reality checks. How can you accomplish all these things and still keep time for rest and recovery? Why are your goals and new routines adding to your stress? Let’s get into it!
The holidays can be a beautiful time and joyful, but they can also be stressful, emotional, and overwhelming. It's a time full of expectations, busy schedules, family pressures, and, for many, a reminder of experiences and people that we've lost. Today I want to talk about something we all need: mental health and wellness—self-care for the holidays. We'll cover some key areas like setting boundaries, honoring grief, supporting our bodies with sleep and nutrition, spending time outdoors, and grounding ourselves in the present.
Older adults face unique risk factors for suicide, including physical health challenges, cognitive changes, social isolation, and existential concerns. Insight Counseling Centers partnered with Mental Health America of the MidSouth to offer a free training on suicide prevention specific to the older adult population. The training is recorded, so you can watch it whenever you want!