This year, I’ve been running a 5K (3.1 miles) every day. I had set out to achieve this last year as my New Year’s Resolution, but injuries and health reasons prevented me from doing it—I decided to try again.

mental health, OpinionChase YiMarch 31, 2022Doyen Artistshow to stay creative, running, selfcare, Mental healthComment

Confronting the Stigma of Mental Health

When contemplating how to address the stigma of mental health, I believe that the best way is to honestly and openly speak about our own experiences. This is not always a comfortable subject to discuss, but necessary if the walls of mental health that imprison so many are to be chipped away.

mental healthSergio Cacciotti November 17, 2021Mental healthComment

A Mental Health Tool Belt for Coping with Stress

It’s no wonder people are struggling with their mental health during these challenging times. Covid-19 has turned our worlds upside down. Having to go through the lock-down, fear of catching Covid, empty shelves in the grocery stores, and isolation. These are things that can easily escalate our stress levels, causing us to grapple with issues such as anxiety, depression, and a host of other maladaptive behaviors. Although we cannot always control what happens to us, we can control how we respond to the things that happen to us.