You Are Worthy As You Are

We don’t give ourselves enough credit. We so easily put ourselves down and tell ourselves that we aren’t good enough, or that we aren’t worthy of reaching a certain goal, or worthy of continuing on. We make mistakes and we beat ourselves up. That mistake and the feelings of guilt that come along with it may stay at the forefront …

Allow Yourself to Be Still

We live in a society that views exhaustion and overextended schedules as badges of honor. Even after the world slowed down due to COVID, many went right back to the daily grind of working long hours and filling our days with resumé-enhancing tasks, some more eagerly than others. We’ve fallen right back into subscribing to the idea that truly taking …

1N5 to Host Chardi Kala Retreat

On Saturday, December 12 from 1 – 4 PM, 1N5 will host the first Chardi Kala Virtual Retreat for Asian American youth mental health. Chardi Kala is a Punjabi term for aspiring to maintain a mental state of eternal optimism and joy. To be in ‘Chardi Kala’ is the ability to rise above adversity, challenges, and difficult times. It is …

1N5 Promotes Teacher Wellness at Marr/Cook Elementary

1N5 has been working with teachers at Marr/Cook Elementary School in Goshen who are interested in promoting teacher wellness. This group of educators, newly dubbed the Wellness Warriors, designated a bulletin board as their new Be Well Station to encourage teachers to prioritize their mental health and promote connection. Recognizing the stress-reducing power of humor, the Wellness Warriors’ first initiative …

1N5 Hosts Mental Health 101 for Sycamore High School

This week, 1N5 held a zoom education session with a group from Sycamore High School’s Synnovation lab. The topic of education was Mental Health 101. We reviewed the signs and symptoms of mental illnesses as well as the concepts of mental illness and mental wellness. Following the interactive session with the students was a brief Q&A session. The students were …

1N5 Climate Surveys in Local Schools

1N5 understands that each of the 82 schools we work with has a unique culture. Knowing that there is not a one-size-fits-all solution for mental health & wellness needs, 1N5 offers partnering schools a climate survey to assess the specific needs of their school. 1N5’s climate survey is unique because it collects information from students, teachers, and parents about awareness, …

UK Model, Singer + Actress Takes Over Insta Stories

This week for #freeyourmindfriday, Bala, a model, singer and actress took over our Instagram stories to talk about her journey with mental illness. Check out her bio below! Hi! My name’s Bala and I’m 22, from the UK. I am a singer, actress and model living with depression and anxiety. I was officially diagnosed when I went to university at …