- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
We live in a society where men and boys are shamed for crying, where showing emotion is treated as a sign of weakness, and where boys and men are often...
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- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
Suicide is an uncomfortable topic for most people. It’s distressing to consider the possibility that someone you love might kill themselves. The best way to prevent suicide is to talk...
- by Tracey L. Kelley
Stress is the body’s natural reaction to challenges or demands, whether they’re big, like a life-changing event, or small, like being stuck in rush-hour traffic. While eustress is actually a...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
June is Pride Month, a time to remember the struggles and perseverance of the LGBT+ Community. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or otherwise not heterosexual and cisgender people face a lot...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
As we watch our parents and grandparents, and other beloved elders age, it is easy to get caught up in their physical needs and forget about the importance of their...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
If you have never contacted a crisis line, you might not be sure what to expect when you do need to reach out. At The Pavilion, in Williamsburg, Virginia, we...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
Physical activity is obviously good for our bodies. We can see the results on our muscles and our waistlines, of consistently working out. It’s more difficult to see the impact...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
A lot of people have been told to just “get over it” or “suck it up” about something painful that happened in their past. Unfortunately, researchers have found that it’s...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
When we are experiencing something as devastating as mental illness, we need the support of friends, family, and community more than ever. Unfortunately, mental health disorders can increase the distance...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
Detox is when substances leave a person’s body after they have stopped drinking or using drugs. At The Pavilion, in Williamsburg, Virginia, we help people with substance use disorders to...
