Do you notice a shift in your mood or energy as the days get shorter? Try these simple ways to care for your mental health this season: ☀️ Get sunlight every day. Even 20 minutes near a window can help balance mood and sleep. 🥗 Fuel and move your body. Enjoy fall treats and balance them with protein, fruits, and fun movement like walks, skating, and apple picking. ✅ Celebrate small wins. Brushed your teeth? Checked one thing off your list? That counts. 🕰️ Protect your “you” time. Schedule rest and joy before your calendar fills with commitments. 💛 Be gentle with yourself. Feeling low doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you’re human. If your mood or energy has been low for weeks, it could be Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and support is available. Talking to a provider can help you find what works best for your brain this season. 🔗 Read more insights from Nurse Practitioner Tina Baxter: https://bit.ly/4osZBVj (fb)

We hosted our first Alumni Panel in St. Louis, bringing together five graduates of our Substance Use Disorder programs who now give back as active volunteers. David, Helen, Ariel, Jamie (now a PFH team member), and ReNeil shared powerful reflections on recovery, resilience, and the importance of staying connected. Throughout the event, alumni celebrated Natasha Kennell, Stacey Brown, Gerald Dennis, and Andreas Prince's leadership and compassion. Recovery doesn’t stop at graduation. It grows stronger when we keep showing up for each other. 🌱 (fb)