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Navigating Anxiety and Low Mood: A 5-Minute Morning Ritual for Depression Awareness Month

Navigating Anxiety and Low Mood: A 5-Minute Morning Ritual for Depression Awareness Month

by Kate Winter | Oct 1, 2026 | Blog

October marks National Depression Awareness Month, a timely reminder to check in with ourselves, check on our loved ones, and actively cultivate mental well-being. When dealing with depression, low energy, or persistent anxiety, the world can quickly feel...
Responsible Play: What It Really Looks Like for Sports, Gaming, and Tech Use

Responsible Play: What It Really Looks Like for Sports, Gaming, and Tech Use

by Kate Winter | Sep 1, 2026 | Blog, Problem Gambling, Sports Betting

As September arrives, two major events align in the world of sports and entertainment: the kickoff of the NFL season and Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM). Across Pittsburgh and beyond, tailgate plans are in full swing, fantasy football leagues are locked in,...
Vacation or Vexation? How to Protect Your Relationship During Summer Travel

Vacation or Vexation? How to Protect Your Relationship During Summer Travel

by Kate Winter | Jul 1, 2026 | Blog, Relationships

It’s July, the peak of summer travel season. For months, you’ve likely been visualizing the perfect getaway: white sand beaches, quiet dinners, uninterrupted relaxation, and a chance to deeply reconnect with your partner. Then reality hits. The flight is delayed three...
School’s Out, Screens On: Setting Healthy Gaming Boundaries This Summer

School’s Out, Screens On: Setting Healthy Gaming Boundaries This Summer

by Kate Winter | Jun 1, 2026 | Blog

The final school bell has rung, the backpacks are thrown in the closet, and the long, unstructured days of summer are officially here. For many parents, this seasonal transition brings a familiar sense of dread: the low glow of a monitor, the clicking of a controller,...
Beyond the “Check-In”: Bridging the Mental Health Gap in Our Friendships

Beyond the “Check-In”: Bridging the Mental Health Gap in Our Friendships

by Kate Winter | May 1, 2026 | Blog

We’ve all sent the text. “Hey, just checking in! Hope you’re doing well.” It’s a kind gesture, a digital wave across the void. But in 2026, as we navigate a world that is more connected by fiber optics and less by physical presence, a “mental health gap”...
Spring Cleaning for Your Mind: The Mental Health Benefits of Decluttering Your Space

Spring Cleaning for Your Mind: The Mental Health Benefits of Decluttering Your Space

by Kate Winter | Apr 1, 2026 | Blog

April is here, bringing with it longer days, blooming flowers, and the traditional urge to give our homes a deep, refreshing scrub. At The Better Institute, we work with clients every day to clear the “mental clutter” that holds them back. But sometimes,...
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