Thinking back to the beginning of this course, I feel as though I have grown so much in these four pillars but also in so many other areas not included in these four pillars. In terms of self-direction, this […]

What’s the Story? is an amazing course in which students dig in to a topic of interest and become well acquainted with all aspects of the topic. As this process goes on, students write and post weekly blog updates […]

Our second retreat was productive, fun, and a bit chilly. I was happy to be familiar with the spaces we were working in because this made me more comfortable. The presentation given by Jason Mittell helped me […]

I feel as though I personally have not been able to make a lot of progress this week simply because I have been very busy, although I have formulated a list of people I am going to contact. I believe my leadership […]

How do you define “mental health challenge”? Is it an “illness”? What does the phrase “mental health challenges” mean to you?
Do you know someone, a family member or friend, who struggles with mental health […]

I arrived yesterday, unsure of what exactly was to come. I had only very quickly opened the google document explaining the plan for the next 36 hours, leaving me vulnerable to a bit of nervous anticipation as we […]

I would like to see increased access to a range of care options that address the individual needs people have, a reduction or further, the elimination of stigma around getting care, and finally educating people […]

People deserve the necessary and appropriate resources for them to feel good and be able to live the life they want without difficulties getting in their way. This right is unfortunately not granted for all p […]

Quite often, the go-to mental healthcare treatment is hospitalization/medication. This form of treatment may be the norm, but this doesn’t mean it’s right for everyone. One organization called the Soteria House […]

Business relies upon the consumers. Therefore, successful business involves being unique, creative and innovative. Some ideas that Simon Sinek suggests for inventive and innovative business are working from the […]