Tellie received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Substance Misuse and Addiction from the Ohio State University in the winter of 2020. She first started at YES Club as an intern and then was hired as a staff member. Tellie has worked with children and adolescents for 8 years focusing on tutoring, […]
With the season of giving thanks behind us and the season of giving in full force, let’s reflect upon gratitude and service to others. Did you know that both of these practices have an impact on your wellbeing? Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to consider the blessings we’ve enjoyed during the past year. Including the […]
Ahhh, fall. The crisp mornings and changing foliage set against a backdrop of blue skies are signs that we’re back to school, fall sports and harvest time. There’s much to look forward to and yet, as we commemorate Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September, we realize that there are many people who are no longer […]
Michaela Sumner Over a year after a fire caused extensive damage to the Youth Engaged in Service Club building, they’ve returned home. In May 2021, a fire was believed to have started in the kitchen, causing significant smoke and heat damage throughout the building, according to Assistant Newark Fire Chief Nick Simmons. There was no one […]
Since the start of the pandemic, more and more people are talking about mental health. An increasing number are starting to see it for what it is: one important component of your overall health and well-being, just like your physical health. But mental health conditions, resources, and conversations can still feel complicated and out of […]
Mental Health America of Licking County will hold a walk and candlelight vigil to remember those lost to suicide at 6 p.m. Sept. 6. The event is sponsored by MHA, Licking County LOSS Team, Licking County Suicide Prevention Coalition, and Mental Health & Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties. In addition to the walk and […]
The ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic continue, wreaking havoc for school and parents’ work schedules, causing disruptions in the workplace due to more absences than ever seen before. Like many industries, school districts are urgently recruiting applicants to drive buses, substitute teach, serve food, and fill in wherever there are staffing gaps. I’ve […]
Winter weather is upon us! On average we have 180 gray days annually in central Ohio. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression, can result from the lack of sunshine at this time of year. If you feel depressed during the winter but feel much better in seasons with more daylight, you may have […]
I just read this post from a friend: “Do you know who’s going through a lot right now? Literally everyone. Be kind.” All around us, we’re hearing about people who are struggling with stress and managing their mental health. Mental health issues don’t discriminate; they are equal opportunity concerns that can affect anyone regardless of […]
NEWARK — Kandice Hairston, Dr. David Ruderman and Jennifer Utrevis received The Paddy Kutz Mental Health Award at Mental Health America of Licking County’s 68th annual meeting and awards dinner Nov. 11 at DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown Newark. The Paddy awards are given to those who best represent the qualities and passionate commitment to good […]
