by A Brighter Day | Jan 18, 2023 | Blog, Preventing Suicide
During the month of January, we at A Brighter Day, along with many others, choose to celebrate Mental Wellness Month. Mental Wellness Month is focused on recognizing the importance of attending to our mental health vs. mental wellness, seeing the vast prevalence of...
by A Brighter Day | Nov 2, 2022 | Blog, Stress & Anxiety
During this time of year, it is normal and common to feel an increased level of stress. Some things that can contribute to this include the holidays, finals at school, deadlines at work, and traveling to see family. While a low level of stress can be healthy to...
by ekallen | Nov 2, 2022 | Blog, Letter From Elliot
It’s a wonderful time of the year. Thanksgiving. One of my favorite holidays. It means lots of family around the dinner table. It means terrific food that we only eat once a year. It means different pies for an unlimited dessert. It means watching the NFL all day....
by A Brighter Day | Oct 4, 2022 | Blog, Preventing Suicide, Stress & Anxiety
October is now here and we are quickly approaching the end of the year! With Fall and Winter upon us, the weather is getting colder and the days are getting shorter. While there are many people who love the changing of seasons, there are also those whose mental...
by A Brighter Day | Sep 20, 2022 | Blog, Preventing Suicide, Stress & Anxiety
What is Positive Psychology? In simple terms, positive psychology is defined as “the scientific study of what makes life most worth living” (Peterson, 2008). It studies human thoughts, feelings, and behavior, with a focus on strengths instead of weaknesses, building...