Disability Pride – Embracing Identity

Disability Pride – Embracing Identity

Every July, CREOKS and the health community recognize Disability Pride Month—a time to celebrate the identities, contributions and achievements of people with disabilities. Rooted in the disability rights movement, disability pride is both a celebration and a call to...
The Mental Toll of Food Insecurity

The Mental Toll of Food Insecurity

Food insecurity is the lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. We already know the physical consequences like malnutrition, obesity and chronic disease, but what about the mental health implications? Research shows there is a serious...
Helpful vs Harmful: Emotion Management

Helpful vs Harmful: Emotion Management

Negative emotions like fear, sadness and anger are a basic part of life and sometimes we struggle with how to deal with them effectively. Often, we learn to cope with emotions from our environment and the people we are around. Some of the coping styles we learn may be...
Building Confidence for Life

Building Confidence for Life

A child’s self-esteem plays a critical role in their emotional well-being, relationships and academic success. It forms the foundation of how they see themselves and interact with the world. Helping your kids build strong self-esteem begins with consistent support,...
Silencing Mental Health Stigma

Silencing Mental Health Stigma

In every recovery story, there is strength, but too often stigma silences the voices of the mental health community. It’s time to declare that mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of. Reclaim your story and share it proudly. Mental health prejudice takes many...