Pushing for Prevention on Father’s Day
As the daughter of a 72-year-old who lives nearly 600 miles away, I’ve accepted the reality that it is just my time of life to worry. A lot. I worry…
When It Comes to Mental Health, Words Really Can Hurt
Increasingly, it seems like we’re entering an era where being “politically correct” is actually politically incorrect. Americans seem to be exhausted by the constant guidelines about what and what not…
Inspiring Kids to Get Out and Exercise
It’s no secret that exercise is a great way of promoting health and wellness among all people, especially kids. Proper exercise keeps kids active, energized, healthy and is a great…
Take a Coloring Break
June is Men’s Health Month, and unfortunately, research shows that men may not be valuing wellness as much as they should. According to the American Psychological Association’s Stress in America…
Get Inspired by 3 Mental Health Advocates
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend Mental Health America’s 2016 Annual Conference in Alexandria, Va. It was inspiring to be around a community working to end prejudice and increase…
Hearing Dads’ Voices: Weaving Stories and Data
What if I told you that being a dad actually increases men’s level of health and lowers levels of aggression, or that 62 percent of dads want to be better…
Shooting for Authenticity
As someone who conducts photo shoots as part of my career, I know the ropes: Always arrive early, scout the location whenever you can and get a signed photo release…
Meet the Centennials
Baby Boomers. GenXers. Millennials. Are you wondering what — or who, as it were — comes next? Say hello, via your mobile device please, to the Centennials. Also known as…
A New Vision of Recovery and Inclusion
As we wind down another “May is Mental Health Month,” I can’t help but think about how much has changed since Vanguard began its first partnership with the Substance Abuse…