1N5 Promotes Teacher Wellness at Marr/Cook Elementary
1N5 has been working with teachers at Marr/Cook Elementary School in Goshen who are interested in promoting teacher wellness. This group of educators, newly dubbed the Wellness Warriors, designated a bulletin board as their new Be Well Station to encourage teachers to prioritize their mental health and promote connection. Recognizing the stress-reducing power of humor, […]
1N5 to Host Chardi Kala Retreat
On Saturday, December 12 from 1 – 4 PM, 1N5 will host the first Chardi Kala Virtual Retreat for Asian American youth mental health. Chardi Kala is a Punjabi term for aspiring to maintain a mental state of eternal optimism and joy. To be in ‘Chardi Kala’ is the ability to rise above adversity, challenges, […]
Allow Yourself to Be Still
We live in a society that views exhaustion and overextended schedules as badges of honor. Even after the world slowed down due to COVID, many went right back to the daily grind of working long hours and filling our days with resumé-enhancing tasks, some more eagerly than others. We’ve fallen right back into subscribing to […]
UK Model, Singer + Actress Takes Over Insta Stories
This week for #freeyourmindfriday, Bala, a model, singer and actress took over our Instagram stories to talk about her journey with mental illness. Check out her bio below! Hi! My name’s Bala and I’m 22, from the UK. I am a singer, actress and model living with depression and anxiety. I was officially diagnosed when […]
Caroline Shares Her #iAM1N5 Story
This week for #WarriorWednesday, Caroline of Instagram’s @the.catholic.corner, is sharing her @iAM1N5 story of living with anxiety. Check out her story below! I have had anxiety for as long as I can remember I would have panic attacks and my friends had no idea what I was going through. I then started to have thoughts […]
Dream Big, You Are Capable of Amazing Things
In a weird way, the pandemic has reignited my passion for my work. For a while, I was writing blog posts more as an obligation than as a desire to help others. I was in a slump, not feeling really positive or optimistic about the future. I know not everyone is in the same boat […]
‘@ensembletherapy Takes Over Insta Stories to Talk All Things Mental Health
It’s #freeyourmindfriday, and Jaclyn Sepp, the warrior behind @ensembletherapy, took over our Insta stories to talk all things mental health and therapy! Check out her bio below, and head over to Insta to see what she has to say! Jaclyn believes that all human beings, no matter how small, deserve a place to be accepted […]
Surround Yourself with Joy
Winter is and always will be my favorite season. I don’t mind the cold, and the holidays always make me feel nostalgic. When I was growing up, the holiday season was a big deal in my family. It wasn’t even about the gifts. It was a time for togetherness. We’d put all the distractions from […]
Singer-Songwriter + Mother Takes Over Insta Stories
This week for #freeyourmindfriday, Andrea, a mother, singer-songwriter, and vocal coach took over our Instagram to talk about mental health. Check out her bio below! I’m Andrea, a singer/songwriter, vocal coach & momma of three. Though I’ve experienced symptoms of anxiety & bouts of clinical depression throughout my life, I didn’t know that I had either […]
Coping Skills for the 2020 Holiday Season
This holiday season, we know that we are not able to celebrate the way that we normally do. Due to the global pandemic, many are unable to spend time with family, attend gatherings, or practice the traditions they’ve grown accustomed to, and we know that loss of experience can take a toll on mental health. […]
