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Mental Health Awareness Month
The unexpected COVID-19 pandemic left many Americans feeling uneasy with their mental health. With the world shutting down, people forced to quarantine, and many becoming essential workers…
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is observed on the Saturday before thanksgiving; therefore, this year is on Saturday November 23th, 2021. This day has been declared as a day of healing throughout the world, for all those families that have been impacted by suicide loss.
Anti Bullying Week 2021
This week is aimed at raising awareness of bullying of children and young people in schools or anywhere and aims at highlighting ways in which we can collaborate to prevent and respond to this bullying.
National World Kindness Day
November 13th marks World Kindness Day. Kindness involves performing intentional, voluntary acts of kindness; not only when it's easy to be kind, but when it is hard to be. The inception of this event took place at a 1997 Tokyo-convention at which the World Kindness Movement was formed.
National Stress Awareness Day
Stress impacts us both mentally and physically in a significant way. Routine and structure are two key factors in mitigating the impact of stress. The disruption the Covid-19 pandemic has caused in the work environment can have detrimental effects on one’s physical and emotional well-being...
Suicide Awareness
Suicide has always been a heavy topic of discussion with a lot of negative stigma behind it but the mental health field is trying to keep the conversation open for those who might have lost loved ones or even for those thinking about taking their own life.
The Zone’s Gratitude Guide
Change your mind, change your world — isn’t that how the mantra goes? I know myself, and I can vouch that, sometimes, all it takes is one happy thought to turn my frown upside down.
Dealing with Depression
Do you or have you felt empty, sad, and very hopeless most of the day every day? Have you noticed yourself or anyone close to you with these symptoms? Is there a loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies or being around family members and kids?
Anxiety… A Real Thing
Let us first understand that it is “normal” for each individual to experience occasional anxiety at some point in their lives. However, other individuals tend to experience certain anxieties that are persistent, seems uncontrollable and overwhelming.
Covid-19 and Your Mental Health
As we all know, we are currently living in unprecedented times. Covid-19, words that are embedded in our brain, as it has been flooding headlines everywhere and overtaken our lives. To most the word “normal” would never be the same again.
One Step at a Time
Increase your Motivation
Are you feeling overwhelmed by tasks and have no motivation to get them done?
Stressed From Being Stuck Inside for so Long?
This is a guest blog post by Nicholas Azzerelli, intern at Serenity Zone. Meditation could be your key to relaxation. Here are some helpful tips to finding your zen: Find a comfortable spot to sit-couch, chair, floor, etc. but not too comfortable, you don’t want to fall asleep!