Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) honored 250 of its members at the 23rd annual Golden Bell Awards, held in November in Palmdale. Members were recognized for their achievements in several areas, including supported living, employment, sobriety, and community integration. “We are so proud of the accomplishments of all of our members,” said Luis…
The recent outbreak of the devastating pandemic, commonly known as the Coronavirus, has many people rethinking their everyday habits. In addition to social distancing and more frequent hand washing, you may also want to consider giving your immune system a boost. While there’s a number of ways to do that like getting enough sleep and eating healthy, you can also take more vitamins. We’ve compiled a list of the…
Lawnsiad Sefydliad DPJ o lyfrau plant hanfodol DPJ founder Emma’s children – Trystan, Mali & Erin Plant Emma, sylfaenydd DPJ – Trystan, Mali ac Erin On Tuesday 10 October 2023, World Mental Health Awareness Day, The DPJ Foundation shared their first series of therapeutic children’s picture books the “Dan Y Bont” series with schools across Wales….
People had a lot to say in response to my recent post Suicidality and Other People’s Perspective, so I thought it would be good to have another down and dirty chat about the reality of dealing with suicidal thinking (and sometimes attempts). In this post, we’ll talk about the tendency to be impulsive and engaging…
Sheet pan dinners are a lifesaver for busy athletes. Simply toss your favorite protein, such as chicken breast, salmon, or tofu, with an assortment of vegetables like broccoli, brussels sprouts, onions, bell peppers, or sweet potatoes on a baking sheet. Season everything with some fresh or dried herbs, spices, and a drizzle of olive oil,…
Fueling Strength and Vitality As women age beyond 40, their bodies undergo significant physiological changes, including hormonal shifts, muscle loss, and a slowing metabolism. These changes, often linked to perimenopause and menopause, can make maintaining strength, energy, and overall health more challenging. However, a science-backed strategy to combat these challenges is ensuring adequate protein intake….
There’s so much information out there about fiber, but the general consensus is it’s great for you if you tolerate it well. And this confuses people because, what does ‘tolerate’ really mean? Generally speaking, well-tolerating a food means it doesn’t change your gut, mood, bowels, sleep, energy or any symptom in a negative way. You…
Are you a HUGE Fall girlie like me??? If you are, then I know you LOVE Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Unfortunately, what usually comes with the sweet delicious pumpkin spice taste, also comes boat loads of sugar, calories, and things that just aren’t good for you. Now I know you might be saying but it’s just…
Written July 10, 2011 Updated June 13, 2025 It is a depressing reality that many people with a serious mental illness will attempt suicide at some time in their lives. It’s estimated that up to half of those with bipolar disorder will attempt suicide. (Although my personal feeling is that this is artificially low. People…
This project has been in the works for over a year now and I’m thrilled to announce that it’s finally come to fruition. Owen has published his first book – Mom’s Mental Illness – on Amazon and it’s now available for purchase! We hired a professional illustrator to bring his words to life and couldn’t…