Let’s Talk About Mental Health
On August 23, 2015, Bekah Miles sat in her chair, staring. Could she do it? Would she do it? No. Yes. She was so tired of hiding, tired of pretending, tired of her illness. But since that wasn’t going to change anytime soon, maybe it was time to change her approach. To take her life back, if she could. After ten minutes of debating, she did what...
Practice Meditation for a Healthier You
Over the last 27 years, the daily practice of meditation has literally transformed my life. According to Harvard neuroscientist Sara Lazar, meditation not only reduces stress, here’s how it changes your brain I know you might be thinking meditation is hard, I don’t have the time for it. Here are 7 myths about meditation that...
You Can Recover: Khatera’s Story
As a little girl, Khatera moved with her family from Afghanistan to the U.S. Growing up, she felt like an outsider and was overwhelmed with the responsibility of interpreting and advocating for the survival of her family. Over the years, she struggled with ADHD, anxiety and depression. Today, Khatera is a mother and mental health activist. She...