Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness month and Just A Roam Away is sharing information and local resources that can help those who are struggling.
Make your mental health a priority!
5 mental health super foods to look for at your local farmers market
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...
May 23, 2022
Equine therapy, not just for horses.
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...
May 18, 2022
What is Art Therapy?
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 ...
May 16, 2022
Therapy isn't just talking. Sometimes it's art.
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.
May 12, 2022
Mental Health & Student Athletes
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...
May 10, 2022