Slow Down + Breathe

Do you ever feel like you’re racing against an invisible clock? Like if you don’t get this task done right now, some non-existent timer will go off and something bad will happen? I’ve always been the type of person who wants to get things done as soon as I can. I’ll come up with a […]

Local Miss America Outstanding Teen Takes Over Insta

This week for #freeyourmindfriday, Lucabella LaEace, a mental health advocate and local titleholder in the Miss America Outstanding Teen Organization, took over our Instagram stories. Check out her bio below! Lucabella LaEace is a 17-year old from Cincinnati, Ohio. She is a junior at Seton High School where she is involved in House Government, Student […]

Dr. Finch Discusses Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder on #FreeYourMindFriday

With a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Dr. Hayden Finch is passionate about understanding and treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses.  In addition to developing outpatient and residential treatment programs for severe mental illness in graduate school, she was involved in mental health policy and legislation […]

Self-Care for Service Workers

Recently, as you may have noticed, there’s been a labor shortage in the foodservice industry. From coffee shops to drive-throughs to sit-down restaurants, the industry has seen both an increased demand for their product and a decreased supply of employees. It’s not my place, nor is this the platform, to speculate about why there’s a […]

1N5 Provides Mental Health 101 to Dead Low Brewing

On Monday, May 17th, 1N5 provided its Mental Health 101 course to approximately 35 employees at Dead Low Brewing. During the session, 1N5 talked about signs and symptoms of mental illness, coping strategies, and how to support a friend in need. The employees received a self-care card with a self-care plan they could personalize to […]

1N5 Presents at Mariemont High School

On Wednesday, May 19th, 1N5 spent the day working with Mariemont High School students and staff. 1N5 presented a Lap Around the Wellness Wheel for the students during their Intersession. Students learned about strengths and protective factors. 1N5 also presented its RECHARGE + RECONNECT program to the staff at Mariemont High School and focused on […]

Journalist Takes Over Insta

This week for #freeyourmindfriday, Lindsay Iadeluca, a journalist from Rhode Island, took over our Insta stories to talk about mental health. Check out her bio below! Lindsay Iadeluca is a Rhode Island journalist who considers herself a big mental health advocate. Working as an anchor for WJAR and host of a lifestyle show Studio 10, […]

Listen to Your Body & Mind—Give Yourself What You Need

This week, I am tired. Emotionally. Physically. Tired. My therapist told me I should journal after visits with my mom, to reflect on what I’m feeling. At this point, we are all tired. It is tiring to watch the strongest woman I know be so physically weak. It is tiring to talk and think about […]

1N5 Selected as Non-Profit Community Partner by American Marketing Association

This week, the American Marketing Association held its 2021 IGNITE! Marketing + Customer Experience Conference. 1N5 was selected as their community partner for the event. The 2-day conference featured speakers, breakout sessions, and two educational trainings from 1N5. On Tuesday, April 20th, 1N5 educated conference attendees about the basics of self-care and various self-care strategies. […]

It’s Okay to Lose Motivation for a Moment—It Will Come Back

It’s been a long week—one of those weeks that feels like it’ll never end. From working both of my jobs to getting ready to move to having a minor dog emergency, it feels like I’ve been in constant motion, both physically and emotionally. I’ve talked a lot about burnout and how to avoid it in […]