A small dog with wide eyes and its tongue out sits in front of intense flames, smiling nervously. A speech bubble above its head says, “This is fine.”

“It’s Fine” and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves: A Real Talk on Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which means it’s time to throw some serious (and lovingly sarcastic) shade at the phrase, “I’m fine.” Because, let’s be real—“I’m fine” is often code for “I haven’t slept in 3 days, I think my plant hates me, and I just cried because I dropped my sandwich.” Why Mental […]
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Therapy Animal Services

I can’t even begin to share with you the many incredible stories about the value of animals providing therapy services. In healthcare, the history of recognizing the therapeutic potential of animals goes way back to the 1800s when Florence Nightingale recognized that the use of small pets helped reduce anxiety in adults and children living […]
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Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, and is most commonly associated with military personnel. While most people who go through a traumatic event will not develop PTSD, it can affect a wide range of people from various demographics. Understanding the causes, recognizing the signs, […]
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