Updates!

January 13, 2024 we will be celebrating the first ever Mental Health Resources Day with a Mental Health Resources Fair! Our 2024 Diamond sponsor is Move Nation Dance Academy. The fair this year will help connect the Houston community to their local mental health resources, including professionals, non-profits and treatment facilities. Local businesses that offer support for mental health will also be invited to participate. There will be games, entertainment, prizes, and an appearance from DAISY the Mental Health Dachsund! It’s easy to get overwhelmed looking for information or support/treatment for mental health, but we think this is a great way to help provide information on mental health and local resources in an unintimidating way. We hope you will join us or support us for this event! Keep your eye out for more details on venue and time.

FALL into a season of SELF CARE!

How Autumn Brings Opportunities for Self (Mental Health) Care

While the fall may bring about stress for many, as tests and holidays are approaching, it also brings cooler weather, football games and other outdoor activities like corn mazes. It’s time to put away those swimsuits and put on a flannel! The more moderate temperatures can give you the opportunity to go enjoy a warm beverage on a walk, pick pumpkins at a local pumpkin patch, or enjoy a festival. These activities provide great photo opportunities, but it is also important to try to spend some time “unplugged” to enjoy the fresh air and company of your loved ones. Let’s explore how you can use fall activities to boost your mental health!
Football Games – Autumn wouldn’t be complete without the excitement of football games. Whether you’re cheering for your local team or playing a friendly match with friends, sports activities promote social connections. Being part of a community, whether in the stands or on the field, fosters a sense of belonging and camaraderie. These connections are vital for mental health, providing emotional support and reducing feelings of loneliness. Engaging in friendly competition also releases endorphins, improving your mood and overall sense of well-being.
Pumpkin picking – Pumpkin patches are really a sight to behold, with pumpkins in every size, shade of orange, and with all sorts of “flaws” like bumps, an odd shape or a too-thin stem. While it may seem too simple to compare pumpkins to bodies, every pumpkin is different as every body is different, and every pumpkin is still valuable. Pumpkin patches can serve as a reminder to not only hold value in your body, but recognize that other bodies hold value too, even if they are not what you see in magazines.
State Festivals – Many states hold their state festivals in the fall, giving residents and visitors alike the chance to try a myriad of local foods, music, and other vendors. Festivals are fun to explore with friends or family, immersing yourself in the state’s culture and traditions. Spending time with loved ones outdoors, learning and laughing can greatly boost your “happy hormones” and your overall mental health.

This fall, try to enjoy as many local outdoor activities with your loved ones! DAISY sure will.

DAISY Practices

going outdoors & connecting with others

DAISY is enjoying the cooler weather by getting out and going to football games with her friends! She loves the supportive energy that the fans bring to the games, and the cheerleaders are entertaining to watch. See if your loved ones may be interested in getting into full fan mode and going to a game with you! Don’t be afraid to cheer and show your support!