Where are you from and what it was like growing up there? I am from a Mexican neighborhood in Tucson AZ known as “Barrio Hollywood”. It was very tightly knit. Everyone knew everyone. It was either a relative or friend or a neighbor you knew since birth, so they were...
How we live our daily lives can either positively or negatively affect our mental health. Mental wellness gets a significant boost when we treat our bodies right with regular exercise and nutritious meals—it’s a total game-changer. The key to keeping anxiety and...
As a caregiver with over a decade of experience serving adults with mental health challenges, I have gained a profound understanding of core truths that deserve attention during Mental Health Awareness Month this May. While society still grapples with misinformation,...
The winter holiday season often brings sentiments of joy and togetherness; however, shorter, darker days can also trigger mood changes for many. As the sun sets earlier during the fall and winter months, some may experience symptoms of seasonal affective disorder...
Orion Homes Donates $1,000 to Phoenix Nonprofit Crowd to Community Strengthening local communities intertwines deeply with the Orion Homes mission. This month, Orion proudly donated $1,000 to Crowd to Community, a nonprofit empowering homeless, refugee, and foster...
Activities of daily living like bathing, grooming, and dressing seem straightforward for most healthy adults. Yet for those battling chronic mental illnesses – such as schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders – self-care often slides to bottom priority without...