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Back to School Anxiety – Our Students’ Mental Health
It may be early August, but school is back in session! For those blessed with children across Central Florida, we hope you a have a low-stress and exciting back-to-school week for you and your family. Indeed, it feels like our entire Central Florida community sees this as a new chapter we all get to share […]
How to Observe National Self-Care Month
It’s only the third week of July but we are very much in the middle of the long, hot, days of summer. With temperatures soaring in Florida and across the South, it seems appropriate that July is recognized as National Self-Care Month. During this month of awareness, let’s celebrate the benefits of self-care and explore […]
Summer Vacation Mental Health for Kids and Children
Summer break is here! While our kids are out of school, it is important for us to be mindful of their mental health during this special time of transition. Without the usual structure and parental supervision provided by school, some children may feel lost or are found to act out more frequently. At Aspire, we […]
Remembering Pulse During PTSD Awareness Month
On June 12 we pause to remember Pulse and the 49 precious members of our community that were taken from us on June 12, 2016. We will also take time to consider those who were left behind in the wake of this tragedy; the victims, their families and friends, the 68 people who were also […]
Pride Month in Central Florida with your Mental Health Provide
As you may know, June is Pride Month, celebrating the diversity and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. Pride Month gives us the opportunity to celebrate our LGBTQ+ friends, family, and fellow acquaintances. This is a time to promote dignity, respect, equality, and visibility in lieu of social stigma historically shown to members of this diverse […]
The Truth About MDW
This weekend, there are two things we hope you plan to do: Observe and Enjoy the Memorial Day Weekend. It is so important that we pause to recognize the significance of these kind of national holidays. We also think it can be easy to forget what a special day, like Memorial Day, is really all about. The […]
Central Florida & Mental Health Month
I love to reflect on how our Central Florida community continues to come together on issues that are important to us. This community has worked hard to draw attention to, and prioritize, mental health and substance abuse issues. Advancing behavioral health and getting people the help they need, when they need it, is important to […]
Telehealth & Fitting Mental Health Care into Your Life
It isn’t easy to look back over the past years and identify many positive outcomes from the COVID-19 pandemic. One truly encouraging development has been the adoption of telehealth services. Audio and video virtual platforms allow organizations like Aspire to extend the reach of our professional services. Telehealth services help individuals to overcome obstacles that restrict […]
Seasonal Depression? How to Spot Seasonal Affective Disorder In Your Mood.
Have you been feeling a bit sadder during this start to the new year? Seasonal Affective Disorder (or S.A.D.) is a real challenge that many people face as seasons change, temperatures fall, or we get less sunlight. It impacts roughly 1 in 20 people, each year. Recently, here in Florida, we finally got our first real taste of […]