'Climbing Out of Darkness' Featured in 'Headspace for the Workplace' Podcast
As many of you reading this are aware, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an especially great time to raise awareness about the...
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mjacquart
- May 9
- 3 min
It's Not Just What You do, but Where You Work that Determines Success
By Mike Jacquart I thought one of the best comments Marina London made during the writing of my book, Climbing out of Darkness: A...
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mjacquart
- Apr 24
- 2 min
Asking for Help Doesn't Make You a Wimp
By Mike Jacquart “Asking for help is not a sign of weakness,” writes Pastor Brad Hoefs in his landmark book, Fresh Hope: Living Well in...
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mjacquart
- Mar 28
- 3 min
Alphabet Soup: When D can come before C.
By Guest Blogger Mike Jacquart In the mental health realm, the letter D, as in Depression, can come before C, as in Cancer. I only...
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mjacquart
- Mar 24
- 3 min
De-stigmatizing Mental Health for Men
Mike Jacquart, Guest Blogger This post originally appeared on the blog of Pastor Brad Hoefs, founder of Fresh Hope for Mental Health....
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mjacquart
- Mar 6
- 3 min
Don't Settle for Feeling 'Flat'
By Mike Jacquart One of the reasons why people, men especially, are reluctant to seek help for a mental health concern is due to a lack...
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mjacquart
- Feb 16
- 3 min
Self-care is not being Selfish
By Mike Jacquart I was struggling what to write about for this blog post, and then it dawned on me. In talking with my therapist, she...
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mjacquart
- Jan 27
- 3 min
About 'Climbing out of Darkness'
This Q and A was prepared in advance of an interview with Fresh Hope founder Brad Hoefs, about the new book Climbing out of Darkness: A...
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mjacquart
- Jan 15
- 3 min
The Impact of Teasing, Name Calling and Bullying
By Mike Jacquart I'd have to say the most difficult part of writing my new book, Climbing out of Darkness: A Personal Journey into Mental...
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mjacquart
- Nov 9, 2022
- 2 min
Sports Depression is TOUGH Stuff!
I am not a clinician, but in my personal experience, depression related to sports can be some of the most difficult forms of depression...
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mjacquart
- Oct 11, 2022
- 2 min
Seniors Guide to Mental Wellness
By Christian Simmons Keeping track of and maintaining your mental wellness plays as critical a role in healthy aging as staying...
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mjacquart
- Oct 5, 2022
- 1 min
'Climbing Out of the Darkness' Nearing Completion!
I am thrilled to announce that my newest book, tentatively titled, Climbing Out of the Darkness: A Personal Journey to Mental Wellness is...
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mjacquart
- Sep 7, 2022
- 1 min
The Invisible Barrier
Many disabilities are readily apparent. There’s no question that an individual who is blind requires the use of a cane or service animal...
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mjacquart
- Jul 26, 2022
- 3 min
The Role of Exercise in Mental Health
By Mike Jacquart I am not a clinician or dietitian, but I do know from my own experiences that exercise plays a role in our mental health...
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mjacquart
- May 24, 2022
- 3 min
What is it Like to Have ADHD?
By Mike Jacquart What is it like to have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - better known as ADHD? I would say sometimes it's...
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mjacquart
- May 17, 2022
- 3 min
Mental Health IS Health
By Mike Jacquart May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a perfect time for employers to be concerned about the mental well-being of their...
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mjacquart
- May 7, 2022
- 2 min
Mental Health Awareness Month: Why it's Important to 'Push Through'
May is Mental Health Awareness Month Pastor Brad Hoefs, author of Fresh Hope: Living Well in Spite of a Mental Health Diagnosis, refers...
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mjacquart
- Mar 29, 2022
- 1 min
A Personal Journey to Mental Health
Why am I writing a book about my personal journey to mental health? In this crazy day and age with rampant anxiety, increasing numbers of...
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mjacquart
- Feb 21, 2021
- 4 min
Small Towns: Tonic to 21st Century Craziness
"Instead of wondering where your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don't need to escape from." - Seth Godin I live in...
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mjacquart
- Apr 20, 2020
- 1 min
No One Delivers Casseroles to People with Mental Health Conditions
No one delivers casseroles to people with mental health conditions. What does that mean, you ask? When someone undergoes surgery for a...
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