Arts &Crafts, How-To's, Upcycling & Repurposing

Art & Crafts, up cycling & repurposing

Work Smart

Learn more

  • ~ More then 1 billion! ~

    ~ More then 1 billion! ~

    Mental Health awareness is the understanding that mental health conditions are real. More than 1 billion people worldwide live with a mental health disorder. Raising awareness can sometimes broaden people’s understanding of mental health disorders.  It’s about making sure people know that what they’re feeling has a name, that it’s common, and that talking to…

  • ~ Raise Awareness ~

    ~ Raise Awareness ~

    Men are 2 times more likely than women to experience work-related burnout, yet many still turn away from care when it matters most 60% of men with mental health needs do not seek treatment. 23% of men with depression actually receive help. 25% of men report that wait times for mental health appointments are too…

  • ~ Understanding the big picture ~

    Depression is a common mental health disorder. It involves a depressed mood or loss of pleasure or interest in things. Depression can affect all aspects of life including relationships with family & friends. It can also result to problems at school or work. Depression in someone can be so bad that it interferes with a…

  • ~ Take the time to listen~

    ~ Take the time to listen~

    Men’s mental health month was started in 1949. It started as ‘Men’s Mental Health Week’, then through the years it went to ‘Men’s Mental Health Month’. For centuries, men have been encouraged to be providers, protectors and problem solvers. Roles that leave little room for vulnerability. *59% of men think seeking help for mental health…

  • ~ Statistics show….~

    ~ Statistics show….~

    According to the CDC & Worldmetrics, In the past year…. * 49% of high school students have experienced feelings of sadness or hopelessness. * Nearly 1 in 5 million adolescents in the U.S report have unmet mental health needs. * 22.2% of adolescents with a mental health condition experience severe impairment or distress. * 16.1%…

  • ~ Some days we just have to push through it ~

    ~ Some days we just have to push through it ~

    * An estimated 4% of the population experience depression. * In high income countries, only about one third of the people with depression receive help. * Approximately 60% of adolescents with a major depressive episode do not get treatment. * If you or someone you know are in need of help, please call or text…

  • ~ You can make a difference ~

    ~ You can make a difference ~

    In 2024, an estimated 14.3 million adults seriously thought about suicide, 4.6 million planned a suicide attempt, and 2.2 million attempted suicide. Suicide was responsible for 48,824 deaths in 2024.  In a 2021 a study done by JAMA Psychiatry, found ‘smiling’ reduces depression symptoms by 14% in adults with mild depression. *If you or someone…

  • ~ Mental Health Awareness ~

    ~ Mental Health Awareness ~

    June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness month.

  • ~ Awareness this month ~

    ~ Awareness this month ~

    In 2025, there were 49,100 deaths from suicide. Out of the 49,100 deaths, 79% of them were men. Till next time ~ Mel

  • June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness

    June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness

    My apologies for being a bit behind this month . June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness month. In honor of that my daily quotes will be awareness for mental health. ADAA (American & Depression Association of America) points out that ‘mental health affects everyone, but many men struggle in silence. ‘ Nearly 1 in 10…