Following his collaboration with Iggy Pop and album retrospective at London’s Roundhouse in 2017, UK singer songwriter Tim Arnold returns with new album ‘When Staying Alive’s The Latest Craze’ on November 6th, 2020 on Bandcamp, streaming, CD and vinyl. Pre-order link: https://bit.ly/39AGN16 Foreword by author JOHN HIGGS On 23 March 2020, the day the UK … Continue reading UK Singer Songwriter TIM ARNOLD To Release “When Staying Alive’s The Latest Craze” on November 6th!
TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS Announces “Worth Living For” Campaign in Honor of World Suicide Prevention Day
The mental health non-profit To Write Love on Her Arms just announced its 9th annual campaign to honor World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10) and National Suicide Prevention Week (September 6-12).This year's campaign revolves around the statement: "Worth living for." The campaign statement was inspired by words written and performed by artist Levi The Poet. When asked what the statement … Continue reading TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS Announces “Worth Living For” Campaign in Honor of World Suicide Prevention Day
(Mental Health Fireside Chats) “Dozens of Unanswered Questions as a Teacher/Blogger”
I was looking for a fresh start this next school year. Recently, I felt a much lighter load lifted off of me as I do what I always do, contact my dear friend who teaches in special education. She said, "You know what, you can look at it two ways, you can either wallow in … Continue reading (Mental Health Fireside Chats) “Dozens of Unanswered Questions as a Teacher/Blogger”
How to Sustain Your Health, Safety, and Security Through Quarantine
After several months in quarantine, we started getting used to the new normal. We said goodbye to in-person events, spring break vacations, and school classes. Nonessential businesses shut their doors (some even reopened then reclosed). Even basic leisure activities are very limited in most states — and wow, do we miss going to shows! We’re … Continue reading How to Sustain Your Health, Safety, and Security Through Quarantine
(Mental Health Fireside Chats) “Using Holistic Treatments to Heal”
Using Creativity to Heal by Patrick Bailey Writing songs and painting pictures are enjoyable ways to spend time. If we’re lucky enough, they can also be amazing ways to make a living. Did you know that such artistic pursuits can also help heal us? For many who struggle with addiction and mental health … Continue reading (Mental Health Fireside Chats) “Using Holistic Treatments to Heal”
(Mental Health Fireside Chats) “Famous Paintings That Can Reveal Visual Disorders”
In any era or age, you would find that visual art has always relied on the perspectives of its artists. This is applicable to abstract artwork for sure but even the representational art that translates an artist's perception of reality. As we all know, artists literally transport a three-dimensional reality on a landscape that … Continue reading (Mental Health Fireside Chats) “Famous Paintings That Can Reveal Visual Disorders”
(Mental Health Fireside Chats) “Forest Bathing(Shinrin-Yoku) – Self-Care & Reconnecting with Nature by Megan Earp
Taking a walk in nature has many mental health benefits, many of which people do not even realize. Nature, or green space as it is often referred, offers an abundance of health benefits that will improve your quality of life. The idea of Shinrin-Yoku, or Forest Bathing, originated in Japan during the 1980s and it uses … Continue reading (Mental Health Fireside Chats) “Forest Bathing(Shinrin-Yoku) – Self-Care & Reconnecting with Nature by Megan Earp
(Mental Health Fireside Chats) Mastering the Stories We Tell Ourselves by Megan Earp
In life, we tend to create stories about “who we are”. These “stories” are not necessarily true, but they are the ones we have constructed and sadly, come to believe. These stories and the effects they have are so important that there is now a new study in psychological research called “narrative psychology“. When mental … Continue reading (Mental Health Fireside Chats) Mastering the Stories We Tell Ourselves by Megan Earp
On the Borderline- Coping with the Extreme: Study on Borderline Personality Disorder by Megan Earp
Having a Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) throws your daily routine into chaos. One minute you could be extremely happy, looking forward to the day, the next you are lying on your floor with tears streaming down your face because something inside told you that you were sad. These mood swings are one of the identifying … Continue reading On the Borderline- Coping with the Extreme: Study on Borderline Personality Disorder by Megan Earp