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Cultivating mental health

Mental illness is a health condition that changes a person’s thinking, feelings or behavior and causes that person distress and difficulty in functioning. It is a prevalent health condition that is treatable, even when chronic.

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Creating fulfilling relationships at work

Workplace environments offer great opportunities for building relationships, and it’s important to be mindful of creating positive social connections because members of the school community must work together for the well-being of everyone.

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Setting boundaries at home and at work

Creating boundaries at work will help keep you focused and limit stress in your everyday life. Here are some tips for establishing healthy boundaries.

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Many people experience the “winter blues” in response to the change of seasons. Research over the past 30 years has identified this as a true medical condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD.

Dealing with difficult people

We all encounter difficult people in our lives, and whether it’s a family member, co-worker or supervisor, difficult people can turn a good day into a dramatically bad one if you don’t have strategies for dealing with the challenge.

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Stressed caregivers

Are you a caregiver? Has the responsibility become overwhelming? Here are some coping strategies that can help.

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Time management tips

To be most productive, we must figure out how to best use the limited time we have. Those of us who work in schools and other fast-paced settings know that effective time management is key to success.
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Summertime recharge

Now that school is out, it’s time to reward yourself by trying some new things for a true summer recharge. Here are some ideas to consider.

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Use summer to explore

Here are some strategies to make it through June and plan for a summer with a genuine break.

Coping with the stress of a chronic disease

There are healthy ways to cope with the stress of a chronic illness.