by SamaraCare | Mar 18, 2026 | Anxiety and Stress, Depression, Mental Health
With celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this month, I’d like to highlight a story that carries some important mental health lessons from an Irish American author. I recently had the pleasure of reading “The Ride of our Lives,” by Mike Leonard. The author shares...
by SamaraCare | Mar 11, 2026 | Mental Health, Personal Growth
Sacrifice Can Strengthen Mental Health In our culture, the idea of sacrifice can feel outdated or even unhealthy. Yet psychological research and long-standing spiritual traditions suggest something surprising: intentional sacrifice—chosen freely and practiced with...
by SamaraCare | Jan 29, 2026 | Life Transitions, Mental Health, Personal Growth
Temperance is the practice of self-regulation and moderation: ordering desires, emotions, and behaviors in ways that support balance, sustainability, and mental well-being. The beginning of a new year offers a natural pause—a moment to reflect on what has sustained...
by SamaraCare | Oct 2, 2025 | Mental Health
By Daniella Capodice, LCPC Class from morning till afternoon, then extracurriculars, then homework, then house-hold duties, then trying to maintain friendships/ relationships, the list goes on and on. School is back in session and so is feeling overwhelmed and...
by SamaraCare | Sep 25, 2025 | Mental Health, Personal Growth
By Amber Graham, pre-licensed counselor It’s 6:00 a.m. and your alarm goes off. Before you’ve even stretched or poured your first cup of coffee, your hand might already be reaching for your phone. Notifications are waiting, and suddenly the headlines start rolling in....
by SamaraCare | Aug 28, 2025 | Mental Health
In today’s fast-paced, often polarized world, choosing to be a peacemaker might seem like a heavy burden. But from a mental health perspective, it can be a powerful tool for emotional resilience, connection, and personal well-being. Being a peacemaker doesn’t mean...
