Articles from March 2025

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Mindful Machines: How AI Can Boost (Not Break) Your Mental Health

Monday, March 31, 2025
AI and mental health might seem like unexpected allies. Mental health is personal and emotional, and to some AI might feel cold and robotic—even intimidating. However, by engaging thoughtfully, we can help to steer this technological wave rather than being swept away by it.
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Embracing Self-Care Through Nutrition: Small Acts for Mental Well-Being

Monday, March 24, 2025
In our fast-paced lives, where the demands of work, family, and personal responsibilities collide, it’s easy to overlook one of the most powerful tools for improving physical and mental well-being: Fueling ourselves with food.
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More like Kason, Less Like Pete: Rethinking Resilience & Tears

Monday, March 10, 2025
In the book series 'Pete the Cat,' Pete teaches resilience by not crying. But recently, my son Kason taught me a different lesson—that it’s OK to cry. Crying isn’t a failure. It isn’t weakness. It’s human. It’s resilience.