by Amy U | Jul 10, 2024 | About, Developmental Disability, Early Intervention, General, Home, News and Events
Children with autism are 160 times more likely to drown than their neurotypical peers, so it’s important to develop water safety skills.
by Amy U | Jul 9, 2024 | About, General, Home, Media Releases, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
Soaring temperatures fuel spikes in irritability, anger and anxiety. They also exacerbate mental illness and impact medication. Here are some tips for keeping your cool when things get super hot.
by Amy U | May 14, 2024 | About, General, Home, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention
Bloom Where You’re Planted: How Gratitude Can Boost Your Mental Wellbeing Let’s face it, life can be tough. Between work pressures, relationship challenges, and the general anxieties of the modern world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and lose sight...
by Amy U | May 7, 2024 | About, General, Home, Mental Health, News and Events
Mother’s Day is good opportunity to take a moment and thank the moms in our lives. But the holiday can be difficult for many reasons, including: Loss of a mother: If your mother has passed away, Mother’s Day can be a painful reminder of your loss. Loss of...
by Amy U | May 1, 2024 | About, General, Home, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention, Uncategorized
There’s a strong and positive connection between kindness and mental health. Here’s how: Benefits of Kindness on Mental Health: Reduced Stress and Anxiety:Acts of kindness trigger the release of oxytocin, a hormone that promotes feelings of calm and...
by Amy U | Mar 26, 2024 | About, Developmental Disability, Home, Media Releases, News and Events, Uncategorized
Did you know that gardening can reduce anxiety, spark creativity and increase productivity? And that’s on top of providing physical exercise and getting Vitamin D. And when gardeners purchase plants from Rappahannock Adult Activities, they are also supporting their...