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Three older adults practice tai chi outdoors in a park, standing in a row with their arms raised and palms facing forward. The background is blurred with trees and sunlight.

Alcohol’s impact on the body and brain 

Woman with coffee outdoors in early morning.

What drug use does to 1 in 6 Americans  

Three people stand on ladders fixing a large red heart. One hammers a board, another places a bandage, and the third adds a gold coin with a dollar sign, symbolizing repair and healing.

How behavioral health plays a role in heart health

Ms. Emma

Black History Hero: Emma 

Tesfaye

Black History Hero: Tesfaye

Francesca

LifeWorks NW’s Black History Month Hero

Dr. Mamie Phipps Clark & Dr. Kenneth B. Clark

Celebrating Black trailblazers in mental health

A man wearing a yellow beanie and beige shirt is knitting a yellow piece of fabric while sitting in front of a laptop. Yarn balls are on the table and a green plant is in the background.

Keep the brain engaged, even when we aren’t 

A young healthcare worker in a blue shirt with a stethoscope around her neck checks the blood pressure of a seated woman with dark hair, against a background of exposed brick walls.

Mental health one-two punch 

A handwritten note on white paper reads New Year Resolutions, placed on a dark wooden surface.

New year, new you? SMART Goals Can Help

Illustration of diverse hands coming together with the text: Serve for a more united America. Take action on MLK Day. in bold, uppercase letters above.

Remembering MLK Day With Acts of Service

Two people sit close together, one resting their head on the others shoulder for comfort. They are surrounded by a small group of people in a bright room, suggesting a supportive or group therapy setting.

The New Year Can Be Difficult for People in Recovery