Via Hope Blog
Art Museum Collaboration with Psychiatric Hospitals? Yes, Please!
In my experience, I have seen how art can offer healing and hope to people who are going through difficult times. I know that creative outlets have absolutely helped me survive some really hard life experiences. I am absolutely not saying that I am some magnificent artist whose work has inspired millions. (Although that would be sweet) I am saying… Read more
Language: Why do we care? Why does it matter?
Every once in awhile, I am reminded of how important language is in our society. We use it as our primary form of communication, whether it is verbally spoken, signed, or written. It is how we connect with one another. When we use words, like, “I love you,” our hearts swell. Language can also be a way to… Read more
How can I remain inspired to focus on my health needs during times of stress?
Hello Everyone! This is Lauren Cohen, youth coordinator at Via Hope. Normally, I write about youth related topics, or I present youth resources, something youth related. Today, I am taking a departure from that. I have been thinking a lot about inspiration and health lately. For example, how will I remain focused on my health during times of stress? When… Read more
Confessions of an Evolving Perfectionist
Hello Blog World, I have a confession: I am an evolving perfectionist. I always want things to go well, to be right, and to go off without a hitch. It feels good when these things happen. When they don’t, I can feel ashamed, frustrated, or sad. You can usually tell, because I will start to blush or turn red.… Read more
Send Silence Packing
Thus far I’ve mainly been talking about how to motivate mental health consumers and activists online. However, regardless of how in-tune we become with technology, some of our most moving experiences will still occur in the physical world. I was recently reminded of this when I stumbled onto a mental health campaign called ‘Send Silence Packing.’ The… Read more
Social Activism 2.0
Motivating people to act on a social cause can be a daunting task, yet in recent years we’ve see organizations successfully bring public attention to previously unknown causes and inspire advocacy in large segments of the population. The article I posted last week gives a great example: breast cancer. Due to the efforts of an empowered group… Read more