Poster Child for Mental Health

Poster Child for Mental Health

It was never my goal to become the poster child for mental health. What I have set out to do or hope to do by telling my story, is to eliminate the stigma around depression, anxiety, etc. This never-ending pandemic has given mental health visibility and acceptance...
Youth Mental Wellness: Thoughts

Youth Mental Wellness: Thoughts

In February, West Michigan Woman hosted the Wine Down panel discussion Youth Mental Wellness: Emotions Matter. On the panel were Valencia Agnew, Ph.D., DBTC, Adolescent & Family Behavioral Health Services; Gregory V. Mallis, Psy.D., Pine Rest Christian Mental...
Must Love Dogs

Must Love Dogs

What’s more healthful than a multivitamin and as beneficial as exercise? Fido. Or Cooper. Or Bella. Or any other fur baby. Medical research shows that owning a dog is one of the best prescriptions for reducing your health risk. And dog-owning doctors agree....
Heal the Gut, Heal the Body

Heal the Gut, Heal the Body

Our gastrointestinal tract is a sophisticated organ system in our body. While we know its primary role of digesting and breaking down food, this is just a small role. Our GI tract is a snapshot to the rest of the body. If digestive function is compromised, it...