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Improving Mental Wellness with Pets

Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 6/2/2022

As a result of the pandemic, natural disasters, conflict between the Ukraine and Russia, and the most recent events that occurred in Uvalde, the importance of having a friend to lean on has never been so necessary. Friendships don’t always have to be between people as one can find the...

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Traumatic Events

Posted by Tia Ruggiero on 5/25/2022

We here at Well Child want to acknowledge the events that happened at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Uvalde community. When scary events happen in our world, whether they happen directly to us or we learn about them, they can affect us mentally,...

how music therapy impacts our mental health individuals of differing backgrounds, ages, and cultures can respond to music in a variety of ways, but all can receive the benefits of this therapeutic approach. music therapy is an evidence-based appr

Music Therapy

Posted on 5/21/2022

How Music Therapy Impacts Our Mental Health Individuals of differing backgrounds, ages, and cultures can respond to music in a variety of ways, but all can receive the benefits of this therapeutic approach. Music therapy is an evidence-based approach to help facilitate goal achievement by reducing stress, improving mood, self-expression and...

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Benefits of Nature on Mental Health

Posted by Tia Ruggiero on 5/11/2022

The sun is shining, the trees and flowers are blossoming with new growth, the birds are singing bright and early, welcoming in spring. The smell of barbeques throughout the neighborhood is an open invitation to come outside and take a walk, to greet your neighbors and relax over a cup...

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Mental Health Month

Posted by Tia Ruggiero on 5/2/2022

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We all have mental health and just like we can take steps to improve our physical health, we can also be intentional about improving our mental health. Here are 10 steps to take care of your mental health: Gratitude: What are you thankful for? Keep a...