This week for #WarriorWednesday, Kelley Kossanyi, a graduating senior, shared her story of what it’s like to be graduating in the midst of COVID-19. Check out what she has to say below! To the struggling high school student, Four years ago I told myself this moment would come. Over and over again I heard the words “One day you will …
Dear Caroline: How to Turn Pain into Motivation
We’re so excited to introduce our new vlog, Dear Caroline by Caroline McKeown! For her first episode, she’ll be discussing How to Turn Pain into Motivation. Check out a sneak peek of what she’ll be talking about below, and check back in 2 weeks for her next topic! Life can be hard at times, not everything is going to …
Being a Mom Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Be Vulnerable
For Mother’s Day, we wanted to share a story from Instagram’s @michelelovetri on coping with anxiety as a mother. Check out her story about sharing a vulnerable moment with her son. “Mommy let’s take a picture, that will make you feel better,” he said as he crawled onto my lap as I was having an anxiety attack. He grabbed my …
William Shares His #iAM1N5 Journey…
Meet William Raschke, a 34-year-old father of 4 living with borderline personality disorder, PTSD and generalized anxiety. William remembers his first diagnosis around 2nd grade. He was diagnosed with ADHD, and he recalls being very anxious, disruptive and depressed throughout elementary school. He was later diagnosed with generalized anxiety when working to get into the Coast Guard. After a while, …
Caroline Shares Her #iAM1N5 Journey…
Meet Caroline McKeown, who is sharing her #iAM1N5 story of living with generalized anxiety disorder and her experience with depression and suicidal thoughts in the past. She was diagnosed with anxiety at 13-years-old but remembers feeling anxious since childhood. When she was in 7th grade, she was harassed by a classmate and reported him to the administration. When he found …
Brain Break: Baby Shark Dance
Courtney from Mission2Move is back this week with a fun way to get your body up and moving and give your brain a break with this Baby Shark Dance! Follow along to learn the dance moves! Added bonus: Mission2Move videos count toward your #milesformentalhealth minutes!
Brain Break: Ogres, Wizards, & Elves
Are you ready to get your bodies moving and test your magical skills with this fun game from Courtney of Mission2Move? Grab a sibling or parent and give your brain a break with this game of Ogres, Wizards, & Elves! Follow along to learn how to play!
Vaughn Shares His #CopingWithCOVID Journey
Vaughn Robison, a senior at Turpin High School, is sharing how he’s #CopingWithCOVID and what it’s been like to have the rest of his senior year moved online. He recommends taking time each day to be thankful and try to stay positive!
Brain Break: Rock, Paper, Scissors
Get yourself moving and give your brain a chance to recharge with this FULL BODY Rock, Paper, Scissors game! Grab a partner and follow along with Courtney from Mission2Move as she teaches you how to play!
Brain Break: Raining Tacos
Need a little break to get your body moving and give your brain a chance to reset? Follow along with this Raining Tacos dance by Courtney from Mission2Move! Get your whole family to join in for a dance party!