Summer SAD: How Heat Impacts Mental Health
JUL 14, 2025We often associate Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) with the winter months and the lack of sunlight, but the summer heat can also take a toll on your mental well-being.
Read MoreWhat you don’t know about developmental disabilities may surprise you, which is why learning about them is so important. It builds awareness about people who have developmental disabilities, and with education comes inclusion, acceptance and compassion.
Would you believe you probably already know someone who has a developmental disability? One in six children ages 3 to 17 have one or more the following developmental disabilities:
Many people aren’t sure how to interact with someone who has a developmental disability. Too often, they get treated differently, or worse, get completely ignored or overlooked. People with developmental disabilities deserve the same dignity you extend to others every day. Things to remember:
It’s important to include these individuals in everyday life. Treating each person with dignity and respect makes our society better as a whole.
Originally Published: February 2022. Updated: August 2022.
We often associate Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) with the winter months and the lack of sunlight, but the summer heat can also take a toll on your mental well-being.
Read MoreMindfulness is the practice of being present and fully engaged with whatever we are doing at the moment.
Read MoreModern ECT is a safe, effective, and highly regulated medical procedure that can offer significant relief for individuals struggling with severe mental illnesses.
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