Tag: mental health
Supporting Others’ Mental Health During the Holidays
By Stephenie Craig
This time of year can bring uncomfortable feelings and can exacerbate pre-existing mental health struggles. While some people are decorating and celebrating,...
Happiness: Pursuit or Practice?
By Stephenie Craig
When did you last feel genuinely happy? Was it an ideal vacation, a family event where everyone behaved, the day your team...
What’s Your Body Telling You?
By Stephenie Craig
You’re moving through life, checking off your list, achieving, getting kids to activities, contributing to the community, and working. You’re so busy you...
You Didn’t Earn My Respect
By Stephenie Craig, Journey Bravely
I was talking to a student about a difficult relationship with a teacher. The student didn’t like the teacher’s communication...
Don’t Let Stress Get The Upper Hand
By Stephenie Craig, Journey Bravely
When did you last experience tense shoulders, sighing breaths, irritability, exhaustion, trying to keep it positive, being overscheduled and overwhelmed?...
I’m Getting Some Feedback
By Stephenie Craig, Journey Bravely
I was stressed and busy. Parenting required more energy than usual. I was irritable and I didn’t realize how I...
Leave People Better Than You Found Them
By Stephenie Craig, Journey Bravely
Have you ever gone through a day only to realize you interacted with people and don’t remember it? Perhaps you...
OCSD Highlights Efforts in Support of Mental Health
Throughout the 2022-2023 school year, the Student Services Department and its mental health providers developed a monthly Mental Health Matters focus. Each month the Okaloosa County...