May is more than just Mental Health Awareness Month. It's also when many of our favorite fruits and veggies come in season and farmers markets open for the summer! Food plays a significant role in our mental health, as several studies have proven a correlation between healthy diets and improved moods. With so many heal...

It's the largest single day sporting event on planet Earth. Let that sink in - as over 300,000 people gather in the small Hoosier town of Speedway, Indiana, just northwest of Indianapolis. A journey that began over 110 years ago has continued with only two interruptions; both for world war, and delayed once for globa...

As we continue explore different types of therapy that can help your mental health, I was very excited to speak with Larissa from Healing Horse Stables, who shared more about Equine Therapy/ Therapeutic Horsemanship and the benefits it can have on your mental wellness.This form of therapy I can speak of from experience...

As we broaden our awareness of mental health this month, we continue learn more about different types of therapies and how it can benefit our mental wellness.We sat down with Amy Smith-Harris, LCPC, ATR who owns and operates her private practice Amy Smith-Harris Individual & Family Counseling in Springfield, IL to ...

Jonathan Haag of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about their unique BFA Art Therapy undergraduate program and details what art therapy is and how it is positively helping with mental health through creativity.

There is a rising discussion and awareness about the mental well being of athletes. Being an athlete is a hard thing to do. It is not just physically taxing, but mentally and emotionally as well. Especially for student athletes that have the added pressure of classes, homework and tests on top of performing at a high l...

Are you in need of a simple craft to make for the mother/grandmother in your life this Mother's Day? Look no further, we can help you make a Mother's Day clay fingerprint keychain!

Just A Roam Away chatted with Rachel Rambach, Founder/Co-Owner of Music Therapy Connections in Springfield, Illinois to learn more about Music Therapy and how it helps those who have mental health or other wellness struggles.

As a new mom I was extremely stressed about taking our first flight with our little one. The anticipation and planning of a trip can sometimes cause more anxiety than most moms like to admit, especially this mom. Our immediate family is scattered across the US and Western Canada, so I knew we had to learn quick how to ...

It's going to be a great summer for music fans this year! For the first time in several years many tours are going back on the road, and several of them are playing in our region. I've selected some of what I consider to be the best shows coming up across all genres, but, of course, your musical tastes may be complete...