Dr. Walters

Welcome to Part 2 of our Mental Health Matters blog. This month we focus on recognizing triggers and warning signs. Triggers to Mental Health Challenges While we cannot always say with certainty what causes mental health issues, several contributing factors have been identified: Environment – “The World Around You” Our experiences with family, school, work, community, and society shape how we learn to cope with life’s challenges. These environments can create stress, tension, and emotional...

Mental health is something we all have, yet it is often only discussed when there is a crisis. While May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, caring for our mental and emotional well-being is a year-round journey. In this four-part series, we will take time to explore mental health in a practical and compassionate way, including understanding what mental health really means, recognizing triggers and warning signs, and learning healthy coping strategies. We begin with the...

This month, I found myself sitting with uncertainty about what to share in this space. Nothing felt quite right at first. As I reflected more deeply, and as I witnessed the ongoing shifts, challenges, and collective heaviness in the world, I realized I didn’t need to search for something complex or perfectly articulated. Instead, I felt called to offer something simple. Something grounding. What emerged is a gentle, guided meditation. One that reflects where I am in this moment, and extends a...