Local Miss America Outstanding Teen Takes Over Insta

This week for #freeyourmindfriday, Lucabella LaEace, a mental health advocate and local titleholder in the Miss America Outstanding Teen Organization, took over our Instagram stories. Check out her bio below! Lucabella LaEace is a 17-year old from Cincinnati, Ohio. She is a junior at Seton High School where she is involved in House Government, Student Ambassadors, and StrongHer board. As …

#DearCaroline on End of Year Emotions

This week for #WarriorWednesday, Caroline McKeown was back with another new #DearCaroline vlog to talk about end-of-school-year emotions. She talks about how the last few weeks of school are always stressful with exams, finishing up school work, and getting ready for summer. She also discusses how right after those few weeks of stress comes a full summer of free time. …

Self-Care for Service Workers

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 …

1N5 Shows Teacher Appreciation at Cincinnati Nature Center

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, …

1N5 Presents at Mariemont High School

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 …

1N5 Provides Mental Health 101 to Dead Low Brewing

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 …

Journalist Takes Over Insta

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 …

Listen to Your Body & Mind—Give Yourself What You Need

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 Okay to Lose Motivation for a Moment—It Will Come Back

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 …

“Sad Girls” Musician Takes Over Insta Stories

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 …