By Marissa La Brecque | For The Sun -- In a world that has become increasingly isolated and disconnected, it's crucial to recognize the profound impact of human connection on our health and happiness. Loneliness can make us feel powerless. Perhaps we can empower ourselves... Continue
Mental Health Matters
By Chrissy Brady, M.A. -- Who did I learn from? When I first realized that I needed to do better by my students in the classroom in preventing bullying, I didn’t know where to start. I feel blessed to have found Learning for Justice (then... Continue
By Natasha Cameron, Ph.D., PSY -- In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, it seems necessary to discuss the impact of youth suicides on the entire community. The saying we are familiar with is ‘It takes a village to raise a child’ and therefore, on the... Continue
By Emily Alona, LCSW -- Exploring the depths of grief and loss can be daunting and often left unspoken. It's a complex journey that can feel overwhelming and unsettling. It used to be that we thought of grieving as a linear, five-stage process that more-or-less... Continue
By Eliana Martin -- Mental health problems are affecting a growing number of people, including those in Latino communities. While the overall mental health crisis is concerning, it's important to take steps to help the Latino community by examining the social, cultural, and structural issues... Continue
By Ron Bilberry -- Hanna Academy, formerly known as Archbishop Hanna High School, will soon complete its first year of incorporating a new Career Technical Education (CTE) program. For decades, we have benefitted from wonderful art, woodshop, welding, and agricultural programs, which were offered as... Continue
We all know it: “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” And in large ways or small, most of us keep at least a few habits that help avoid health or dental problems in the future. We brush our teeth every day; maybe we... Continue
By Cindy Sutton | Hanna Center -- From a very young age, men are told they must be strong. Boys are often raised within very specific conceptual frameworks regarding gender roles. Whether implicit or explicit, social constructs define norms and expectations regarding personality traits, behaviors,... Continue
By Dr. Sita-Marie Pillay -- When you look in the mirror, do you recognize who you see? Do you feel comfortable in your skin? Do you ever question who you see in the mirror, who you are as a person? It is estimated that over... Continue
By Stefanie F. Smith -- The holiday season calls for us to be trauma sensitive. This time of year can be very difficult for far too many people, especially those who have survived or are surviving trauma. Family gatherings may expose survivors to those who... Continue