Mental Health

Beauty & Aging Bullying Children's Issues Culture Family Issues Gender Nonconformity General Mental Health Mental Health Self Care Self Care Youth Issues

Just Like Other Girls

A few weeks ago I was at a concert where I overheard a conversation between a young girl, probably around eleven or twelve, and her...[Read More]

20 Jan
0
1

Beauty & Aging Culture Current Events General Health and Safety Health, Wellness, and Prevention Mental Health Self Care Self Care

Resolutions

Due to holidays, traditions and the unconscious habits many people share culturally, a new year is something that most folks anticipate. The lead up and...[Read More]

13 Jan
0
2

Bullying Children's Issues Community Issues & Volunteering Early Childhood Education Education Family Issues General Health and Safety Health, Wellness, and Prevention Livable Wages Mental Health Mental Health Politics/Public Policy Poverty Issues Teachers Working Families Youth Issues

The Promise of an Unprogrammed Childhood

In her New York Times piece on August 15 of last year, author Kim Brooks (Small Animals: Parenthood in an Age of Fear) makes the...[Read More]

6 Jan
0
1

Children's Issues Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Family Issues Family/Father Issues Health and Safety Health, Wellness, and Prevention Housing & Homelessness Intimate Partner Abuse Intimate Partner Violence Mental Health Poverty Issues Self Care Violence Prevention Youth Issues

When Family Violence Hits Home

In December 2019, Women Advance will be rerunning some of our favorite stories during the year. There are too many amazing stories to highlight, but...[Read More]

25 Dec
0
0

Children's Issues Cultural Resources Culture Family Issues General Health, Wellness, and Prevention Mental Health Native American Issues Pregnancy

Learn How to Breathe Again

On the first day of the “Rooted in the Mountains” Symposium at Western Carolina University, I was well positioned in the back corner with my...[Read More]

29 Nov
0
0

Disabilities & Ableism Family Leave General Health and Safety Health, Wellness, and Prevention Livable Wages Mental Health Mental Health PaidLeaveNC Politics/Public Policy Self Care Working Families

In the Mental Health Field Paid Time Off is Rare

Every year in the United States, 1 in 5 adults will experience mental illness. For those who seek treatment, their success in overcoming or navigating...[Read More]

13 Nov
0
1

Disabilities & Ableism Family Issues Family Leave General Health and Safety Health, Wellness, and Prevention Livable Wages Mental Health Mental Health PaidLeaveNC Politics/Public Policy Poverty Issues Self Care Self Care Working Families

Personal Stories Tell Us Why Paid Leave is Needed Now

With only 16% of Americans able to access paid leave, whether for personal medical needs or those of a family member, many people face financial...[Read More]

28 Oct
0
0

Disabilities & Ableism Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Family Issues Gun Violence Prevention Health and Safety Health, Wellness, and Prevention Intimate Partner Abuse Intimate Partner Violence Mental Health Mental Health Poverty Issues Self Care Self Care Senior Issues Sexual Assault Violence Prevention Working Families

When Family Violence Hits Home

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Over the years I have shared my deeply personal experiences with the blessing and permission of my mother, a...[Read More]