Wellness Wisdom

Life can be difficult. We all experience loss, grief, and go through periods of stress, anxiety, and depression that can sometimes lead us in a downward spiral. What do you do when you can’t get yourself out of bed, when you can’t breathe due to panic attacks, or when you feel numb and helpless due to the loss of a loved one? The struggles of perfectionism, poor self-image, negative thoughts and mental struggles affect all of us. When we look around we see a “mental wellness epidemic” in our society including; bullying, suicides, PTSD, self-harm, and immobilizing anxiety and depression. It doesn’t have to be this way! Amanda Kjar Wilkinson knows the struggles of mental strain, experiencing postpartum depression and the loss of a child helped her recognize mental distress as part of the human condition. As a “Mental Wellness Advocate” Amanda explains the power of 1)being open and vulnerable in our struggles, 2)creating dialogue around mental wellness issues, and 3)building a community of support. Amanda