September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month – what better time to advocate for healthy habits in our children? If you think obesity is not a significant concern for children, think again - the Centers for Disease Control report that one out of every five children in the United States suffers from obesity. This problem becomes more and more severe as children grow up. Obese children and teens are about five times more likely to remain obese as adults than their healthy counterparts....

Topics: Childhood Obesity

Did you know that over 94% of adults in the U.S. feel that suicide can be prevented? This week, Maryvale joins organizations nationwide to observe Suicide Prevention Week. Generating awareness is more critical than ever – these days, suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, with one death occurring every 11 minutes. Suicide Prevention Week is a vital annual event that brings together individuals, communities, and organizations to raise awareness about the importance...

Topics: Suicide Prevention

We don’t want to think about it every day, but the reality is that every person will experience profound loss and grief at some point in their life. Grief is the great equalizer and has the potential to unite people, no matter their background.

Topics: Grief, Grief Awareness Day

Remember being a kid and gearing up to return to your school year routine? Perhaps you stayed up late with butterflies in your stomach the night before school started anticipating all the fun you’d have that year. Or maybe you remember dreading school’s start and feeling overwhelmed by the social and classroom expectations that awaited you. Setting up young children for back-to-school season involves creating a supportive and nurturing environment that prepares them for the transition. Whether...

Topics: Back-to-School

Topics: National Health Center Week

Have you given yourself permission to slow down and tap into your feelings lately? Deep breaths can feel ultra-important this time of year. August brings with it the celebration of two important themes: Self-Awareness Month and Recovery from Addiction Month. At Maryvale, we believe that these observances are related and can both be experienced through the powerful practice of self-care. Self-awareness is the foundation upon which recovery from addiction is built, and self-care is the key that...

Topics: Self-Care

Topics: Bullying

This July, Maryvale joins organizations throughout the United States in honoring Minority Mental Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the unique mental health experiences and challenges faced by individuals from marginalized racial and ethnic communities. Together with our community partners, we are seeking to address the disparities in mental healthcare and increase our understanding of the mental health issues that disproportionately affect minority populations. This observance is...

Topics: Minority Mental Health Month

Topics: Kids in Summer