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Sending Sunlight to those feeling Winter Blues
Seasonal depression, also referred to as seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons – seasonal depression begins and ends at about the same time every year. Symptoms typically begin in the fall
New Years Resolutions: Helpful or Harmful?
By Emma Huntzinger, Communications Manager Each new year brings with it feelings of renewal, hope, cleansing… But it can also bring with it feelings of intimidation, anxiety, and fear. So, as the clock strikes midnight this weekend, I have to
Where Your #GivingTuesday Gift Goes
Have you heard? It’s #GivingTuesday! As the cost of living continues to rise, we know it’s important to know exactly where your dollars are going. When you make a donation to CommUnity, you have the option to choose the designated
Giving Back Gift Guide
Gift giving for the holidays can be more stressful than it seems. It’s a struggle to find the right thing. It’s a struggle to stay on budget. And it’s a struggle to do both of those things while also feeling
Instead of “Cry for Attention,” Think “Need for Connection”
By Parth Patel, Youth Mobile Crisis Coordinator “My kid is doing this for attention” is a response I hear pretty frequently as a youth crisis counselor. I find this statement helpful during my intervention, because I believe that parents truly
The Most Important Question We Don’t Ask
When it comes to preventing suicide, sticking to questions like “Are you OK?” or “Is everything alright?” isn’t usually enough. These questions can certainly help us discover if someone we know is struggling with their mental health (an important first
Happy International Self-Care Day!
By Sammi deNeui, CommUnity Crisis Services Communications Intern The word “self-care” has become a trending topic over the past couple of years as more and more individuals are becoming more aware of how important it is to partake in
