Blog & Vlog

This blog post by MSW Intern Marissa Mireles explores the connection between food and mental health, highlighting how nutrition impacts mood, stress levels, and cognitive function. It discusses the role of gut health, key nutrients like Omega-3s and B vitamins, and the negative effects of processed foods on mental well-being! The post encourages adopting a mindset of nourishment over restriction, practicing mindful eating, and cultivating self-compassion to build a healthier relationship with food, ultimately supporting both physical and mental health.

In this blog post, MSW Intern Marissa Mireles highlights how building self-love and acceptance is essential for mental health. She explains that practicing self-compassion, overcoming negative self-talk, and accepting imperfections helps foster emotional resilience and personal growth. By setting boundaries and prioritizing our well-being, we can reduce stress, build confidence, and better handle life's challenges!

MSW Intern Destiny Proulx-Kier highlights the mental health challenges faced by children with intellectual disabilities and autism, noting barriers like limited provider access, clinician education, and underscreening. She advocates for improved education, accessible services, and better mental health screening to ensure proper care.

UT-Arlington MSW Intern Delilah De Kay, under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Vasquez, LCSW-S, explores the growing trend of spending less time outdoors and its impact on mental health in her latest blog post. Discover how getting outside—whether through ecotherapy or simple daily habits—can boost your sleep, reduce stress, and improve your overall well-being.

We know May to be the month of the year when mental health awareness is celebrated and promoted. However, I think mental health awareness is an occasion that should be acknowledged every day of the year! BIPOC is an acronym for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. In July, BIPOC Mental Health is acknowledged, and it is a time to celebrate, educate, and advocate for the mental health of individuals within these communities. July has widely been recognized as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month as well, and I will provide insight into her contributions to the BIPOC community here as well.

Read about Jasmine's journey as student in social work!

When we think of summer, we often envision sunny days, beach trips, and a general sense of freedom. However, for some, summer brings an unexpected wave of sadness and anxiety.

There are so many of us who have pets that we call family! Did you know that owning a pet can have positive mental health benefits?

Progressive Muscle Relaxation involves tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups in the body.