Changing The Way We Think About Mental Health | Guest Post by George Newton

No one will ever forget the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. From lock downs to shutdowns, people were forced to stay home and to make due with what they had. Schools and businesses were closed, and families and friends were forced to follow social distancing guidelines to slow the spread of the virus. Now, fast-forward […]

How Can the Power of Scent Lift Your Mood? | Guest Post by Jane Sandwood

Essential oil diffusers, scented castles, and perfumes are just three items with a fragrance that human beings use almost every day to give themselves a mood lift. New research from Monash University scientists has discovered that there is a good reason why we are drawn to scented items: essential oils (which are an important ingredient in natural […]

Technology and the Future of Mental Health Treatment | Guest Post by Summer Larson

Technology is changing the way we understand and support mental health. Mobile devices like cell phones, smartphones, or tablets give people new ways to access help for themselves as well as monitor progress in an easy-to-use format that’s accessible no matter where you are! Many people with intellectual disabilities are unable to communicate their needs […]