Spending time in nature has been proven to have a positive impact on anxiety and depression. Unfortunately, in today's technology-driven...

For both teachers and students, summer represents a transitional period, where one school year concludes while the next one looms on the...

As we enter Mental Health Awareness Month, it's important to remember that not all smiles are genuine. While we may see someone with a...

April is National Poetry Month! You might wonder how that connects to the purpose and ideals behind Iamaria.org. Depending on your...

Engaging in creative activities can be a great way to help children manage anxiety and depression. Make sure they have access to art sup...

“America’s teen girls are engulfed in a growing wave of sadness, violence, and trauma,” says the CDC.

But somehow, many people get caught up in the idea that beginning any new way of thinking on January 1st will somehow hold a magic that no

In case you didn't know, the pandemic has, and continues to, take its toll on the mental health of our youth. Our children are back in...

One of the hardest things to do is to take the brave step of talking to someone when you know you are in crisis. You might wonder what...

When we are triggered, there is an alert sent to our brain to that tells our body that we are in danger, which causes us to react in habits

Know that you are powerful and strong! Created by the very hands of God and a force to be reckoned with! You are beautiful, valuable...

2022 is upon us! Many people look forward to a new year with anticipation. We aim to leave the past behind and move towards new goals...

Things do get better. It's all going to be okay. Yesterday, I learned of the passing of Cheslie Kryst, 2019 Miss USA, model, TV...

An extra bit of light is being shed on mental health lately and I am here for it. From Simone Biles pulling out of the Olympics saying...

Our physical appearance can have an impact on the way we think and feel about ourselves. Suffering from teen acne was one of the main...

If you’re haunted by thoughts like these, pause for a moment and repeat after me: “I am more than enough.” While there are many more...

Many children and teens have had an especially tough time dealing with the isolation that accompanied the pandemic. They've been separated f

Friend, what has left you stuck in reverse? We have to get you moving forward again. I don't care what obstacles you face, you can...

For those struggling with a depressive episode, additional questions are very important: Is Social Media in general a good idea for me ...

As a parent witnessing your child experience pain and distress feels like a gut punch. That gut-punch makes you spring into action to help a