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Exploring Carnagarve Forest in County Donegal, Ireland Almost by accident, I find myself the owner of a rich, green forest. This 33-year-old planting of assorted broadleaf trees sits in the northwest of the island of Ireland, not far from the shore of a scenic tidal lough. Over the past decade, the healthful breath of those trees, cycling through the seasons, has wafted over me and my community. The backstory As a young man I inherited over 60 acres of land in the townland o

Listen to Eunice Atuejide on the MHAI Talks podcast in the Happiness is Free episode . Many children get stuck with labels such as being “difficult” or "stubborn." Often, this comes from a disconnect between how the child feels and the expectations of their local surroundings or environment. This internal conflict is sometimes known as “belonging uncertainty,” and the causes are difficult to pinpoint as they vary enormously with each individual. It could be triggered by a

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from statistics and trends around the holiday season , it’s that traditionally “happy” occasions can...

New year, new me – or so the saying goes. But change doesn’t happen by accident. Waiting until the holiday period is over, when the...

By now, many of us will have already given up on our New Year’s resolutions. It almost seems like part of the plan at this stage – every...

Rare diseases are something of a paradox. They are defined by having fewer than 200,000 people suffer from it in the U.S . This means...

At MHAI, we always encourage individuals who are struggling with their mental health to reach out and find support. No matter what you...