Western Tidewater Community Service Board Blog
Should I Ignore My Negative Emotions?
We all grapple with negative emotions from time to time. It’s not pleasant, but it’s part of being human. But all too often, when one of these emotions strikes—whether it's sadness, anger, fear, or guilt—we tend to push it aside and repress it. After all, we have so...
The Isolation Epidemic
Understanding loneliness in young adults and how to tackle it Technology has forever changed the way we communicate. We now have the capacity to connect with our loved ones constantly throughout the day, picking up the phone whenever we feel we need someone to talk...
The Importance of Downtime: Why Pressing Pause on the Grind Is a Non-Negotiable
Taking a break from the responsibilities of your personal and professional life is an essential part of managing your mental health. Find out why in this blog.
Work-Life Integration and Mental Health: Finding a Healthy Balance
Is your professional life impacting your mental health? Learn more about work-life integration and how to find a healthy balance from the professionals here.
I Really Need Time Off from Work – but is it ok to take a break?
Yes, You Really Should Take That Vacation A 2023 Pew Research Center survey found that 43% of U.S. workers avoid using vacation time because they would feel guilty about their colleagues having to “pick up their slack” while out of the office. With the influx of...
Teens, Young Adults and Constant Digital Connection
Being a teenager is complicated, even more so when you add social media, smartphones and constant digital connection into the mix. As parents, we can help our teenagers navigate this digital landscape with mindfulness, positivity and love.
June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month
Gun violence has been steadily getting worse the past few years. In 2022, there were over 48,000 firearm-related deaths in the U.S., according to provisional mortality data. That’s about 132 people each day. That’s why Gun Violence Awareness Month is so critical. Raising awareness of the enormity of the problem – and the ways we can prevent gun violence – can save lives.
8 Anonymous and/or Free Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Youth
More people identify as LGBTQ+ than ever before. This growing community offers LGBTQ+ youth a much-needed sense of belonging. But things are far from perfect. According to the ACLU, in 2023 there were 510 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced into the U.S. Congress. This year, we’ve unfortunately already surpassed that number – as of June 7th, 2024, there are already 516 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in Congress. These threats to the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans make safe spaces more important than ever.
Exploring Gender Identity: Changing Your Name at Work or School
Gender identity is something that’s very important, but also very personal. Maybe you’ve been exploring your gender identity, but haven’t yet decided if you’re ready to change the way you present yourself to the world. If you’ve been thinking about coming out with your true identity, here are a few tips that can help.
Journal Prompts for Mental Health
You may have heard that journaling can be a good way to manage your mental health. If you’ve struggled with poor mental health for a long time, you may doubt that writing about your day can help much, but research has found that journaling can help improve your day-to-day mental state and can even help you process and overcome trauma.
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