Recently, as you may have noticed, there’s been a labor shortage in the foodservice industry. From coffee shops to drive-throughs to sit-down restaurants, the industry has seen both an increased demand for their product and a decreased supply of employees. It’s not my place, nor is this the platform, to speculate about why there’s a labor shortage. As an employee …
On Sunday, May 16th, 1N5 partnered with the Cincinnati Nature Center to provide educators with a stress-reducing afternoon of hiking, participating in 1N5’s Recharge + Reconnect experience, and free 1N5 Calm Boxes to all attendees. 30 teachers attended and took part in the Recharge + Reconnect training and a mindful nature walk guided by the nature center. One teacher said, …
On Wednesday, May 19th, 1N5 spent the day working with Mariemont High School students and staff. 1N5 presented a Lap Around the Wellness Wheel for the students during their Intersession. Students learned about strengths and protective factors. 1N5 also presented its RECHARGE + RECONNECT program to the staff at Mariemont High School and focused on self-care strategies. Thanks to Mariemont …
On Monday, May 17th, 1N5 provided its Mental Health 101 course to approximately 35 employees at Dead Low Brewing. During the session, 1N5 talked about signs and symptoms of mental illness, coping strategies, and how to support a friend in need. The employees received a self-care card with a self-care plan they could personalize to fit their needs. Thanks to …
This week for #freeyourmindfriday, Lindsay Iadeluca, a journalist from Rhode Island, took over our Insta stories to talk about mental health. Check out her bio below! Lindsay Iadeluca is a Rhode Island journalist who considers herself a big mental health advocate. Working as an anchor for WJAR and host of a lifestyle show Studio 10, Lindsay uses her platforms consistently …
This week, I am tired. Emotionally. Physically. Tired. My therapist told me I should journal after visits with my mom, to reflect on what I’m feeling. At this point, we are all tired. It is tiring to watch the strongest woman I know be so physically weak. It is tiring to talk and think about what’s happening to her 24/7. …
It’s been a long week—one of those weeks that feels like it’ll never end. From working both of my jobs to getting ready to move to having a minor dog emergency, it feels like I’ve been in constant motion, both physically and emotionally. I’ve talked a lot about burnout and how to avoid it in the past, but sometimes it’s …
This week for #freeyourmindfriday, Jenna Lotti, a young musician who is open about her mental health journey, took over our Insta stories to talk about mental illness and how it’s impacted her music. Check out her bio below! Originally from Milton, MA, Jenna started out writing poetry to cope with her emotions as a teenager, and later those poems became …
This week for #WarriorWednesday, Caroline McKeown was back with another #DearCaroline vlog for #mentalhealthawarenessmonth! She talks about how impactful it is to share your story with mental health and mental illness. Talking about mental illness helps stop the stigma, and what better time to spread awareness and start the conversation than Mental Health Awareness Month! If you would like to …
You have good and bad days, but you keep showing up – that’s strength. These last few days with my mom has been an up and down rollercoaster. My mom made the tough, but right decision to stop treatment. Her body is weak. The chemo will likely do more harm than good. She doesn’t want to spend more time in …
