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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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

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Teddy Roosevelt said, "Comparison is the thief of joy." I tell ya, those Roosevelt's knew what they were talking about. I'm pretty sure...