Reset Outdoors

As the world kicks off Pride Month we felt it was important to share resources as well as our commitment to creating mental health equity for the LGBTQ+ community. We strive to offer supportive and affirming services to LGBTQ+ folks and recognize this past year has been particularly difficult on many fronts. @trevorproject estimates that more than 1.8 million LGBTQ youth between the ages of 13 and 24 in the U.S. seriously consider suicide each year. Among black LGBTQ youth, 90% have experienced racial discrimination. Download the resource guide in the comments below. Thanks to @mentalhealthcolation for the resource guide.

:: we are nature :: The relationship between people and nature must be one of interdependence, otherwise we risk overlooking something that Indigenous peoples have known all along: that we are nature and nature is us, and failing to see this simple truth is what has gotten us into this mess in the first place. Tonio Sadik, Director of Environment, Assembly of First Nations (Canada)

Water The sound of water has positive effects on our mental health. Water sounds have long been used in meditation to create a soothing atmosphere for our minds. Science suggests that the rhythm of ocean waves and tides coming in and out can affect the rhythm of the neuronal waves in our brain, encouraging a more peaceful pace of thought. Seek out a quiet spot to sit and listen to the calming sounds of naturally moving water the next time you need to clear your mind. ... See more

Taking the time to slow down, and look closely to see things like this ant traversing what must seem like an endless field of moss to them. Looking closely is slowing down and appreciating the wonders of the natural world that we can easily pass by. Take a moment today to quiet your mind and ...Observe.

Thankful to hear congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez not only taking time for her own mental well-being by spending extra time in nature, but also speaking out as a proponent of self care and mental health! During her first backpacking trip this weekend she took to IG to share her story: After the insurrection I felt like I really needed a practice to help ground me. Because it was really getting a lot harder for me to settle my mind in the immediate aftermath. -A...OC - Although by no means is this an endorsement of our work or organization, we are so thankful for her words and we encourage everyone to follow a path to well-being that includes time outdoors.