Category: Features

The United States incarcerates more people than any other country in the world. Restorative justice is being used in corrections systems across the country; it is offering a new option for both victims of crime and offenders

When Kayla Ferguson returned home from traveling the world she felt a sense of void and disconnect. She found what she was searching for in an unexpected source: food

Meet Cubby Comfort Dog, a five year-old Golden Retriever, who brings hope to many, sometimes during the darkest of times

Peer support is a unique practice that fosters connection based on similar lived experiences. Joe Cardamone reflects on how his own mental health struggles led him to pursue a career working in peer support

In a self-reflective essay Julie Reisler, talk show host, author, & host of the You-est You Podcast reflects on the simple joys during her youth and getting onto a path to locate joy in the right places

Animals have long been companions for humans with stress. As it turns out, they can feel stress too. A Colorado shelter tackles animal mental health through special enrichment programs designed to relax dogs and cats

Aubrie Fennecken, Founder of Opportunity Kitchen talks about her workplace burnout experience. Ms. Fennecken reflects on her own journey and discusses learning to thrive in a culture of overwork

Food is something that we cannot live without it, yet it can also be a source of stress. Food can influence our mood and our happiness. Registered Dietitian, Anna Schwartz discusses the complexities and challenges that can surround food as well as the benefits and joys that come from nourishing your body

Once thought to be amongst the “best years of life,” many adolescents are struggling with the complexities of today’s fast-moving world. Not far behind are their parents