Learn More About Mental Health & Wellness
Articles from Pine Rest experts and vetted mental health resources on a wide variety of topics to support your family's and your mental health, relationships and wellbeing.
“Depression isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s an illness that requires professional treatment … With the right care, people can feel better.”
One glance of the headlines, and it can feel overwhelming, disheartening and downright scary out there! Learn why negative news is so pervasive, how it impacts us and how you can cope.
Recent headlines have sparked important conversations about maternal mental health. Learn the signs of PMADs, including postpartum depression, anxiety and psychosis, and why early support matters.
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What is ARFID and what makes it different from other eating disorders? Maddison Cooke, LLMSW, shares everything you need to know about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder.
The 12-Step approach offers a proven framework for transformation and recovery from substance use disorder. Learn why it works, plus link to our full series of ’12 Steps’ articles!
Relapse can be preventable if we keep in mind common factors that can interfere with recovery, and are willing to take the necessary steps to address them.
A healthy lifestyle plays a big part in reducing the risk of heart problems, and that includes taking good care of your mental health. Learn more about what you can do to reduce the risk of heart disease by making mental health part of your heart health plan.
Registered Play Therapist Amanda Shaneberger explains how play therapy can help children of all ages safely cope with trauma and difficult emotions.
Just because the weather is colder and you’re going to be indoors more doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with family and friends this winter! Elizza LeJeune, LMSW, shares tips on lessening the negative mental health impacts of winter.
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that require professional attention. Being able to recognize the warning signs and seek support early on can make a substantial difference in recovery outcomes for those who are struggling.
Supporting a child through emotional pain is one of the hardest things a parent can face. When sadness deepens into despair, the fear that your child might be considering suicide is overwhelming. Learn how your presence, your words, and your willingness to seek help can be life-saving.
Even on a bad day there are usually a few things we can be grateful for. Taking time to give thanks helps us focus on the good in life!
These final steps aren’t just about finishing the 12-Step Recovery Program—they’re about living it every day.
Making New Year’s resolutions can be a constructive and positive activity. Learn how to devise strategies to help you successfully keep them.
As the holiday season approaches, parents can proactively work to combat the “screen time creep” and help children focus on what the holidays are intended to be about—spending quality time with family and friends.
