A new kitten enriches family’s life and mental health By Jill Chappell The pandemic has brought so many challenges. For my family, it was the loss of our two cats, […]
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The transformative power of music
How music therapy is helping trans and non-binary youth find their voices By Jill Chappell An innovative mental health program is connecting 2SLGBTQIA+ youth with their authentic voices. Funded by […]
Beyond orange shirts
Creating a conversation with your children about residential schools By Jill Chappell The Indian Residential School Crisis Line is available 24/7. Call 1-866-925-4419 for mental health support. On Sept. 30, […]
A place to learn and grow
Camp Believe is a summer haven for kids affected by a parent’s mental illness By Jill Chappell Each spring as students anticipate the arrival of long summer days in the […]
Speaking the language
How a snap decision enhanced the health and well-being of Nova Scotia youth By Jill Chappell As Joe Biden’s team rolled out inauguration-themed Snapchat lenses, Finley Tolliver was prepping for […]
Supporting family mental health after a tragedy
Learn to help your kids grieve and process the unthinkable By Jill Chappell As if parenting during a pandemic wasn’t already challenging enough, the emotional toll of the mass shooting […]
Be kind to yourself
Infuse your daily routine with self-love for a happier, healthier heart
Chester students change their tune about dementia
A music-video project helps students see seniors as fellow performers and creative partners
Connecting kids with mental health literacy
Social media and Internet use is an unavoidable part of our children’s lives
How mental illness made me a better parent
Making sure she fills her own cup first has made Jill Chappell gentler, kinder, and a healthy role model for her kids By Jill Chappell The term mental illness conjures […]