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About Janine Monico

Janine Monico is a digital marketing consultant who has managed the Healthy Minds Philly initiative website since 2015.

Best Mental Health Books for Kids and Teens

Kids and teens today are navigating their changing minds and bodies while under the pressures of social media, plus the pressure from parents who are trying to raise healthy kids. But when it comes to facing heavy topics like depression, anxiety, and body image, reading about characters with mental health conditions can help. When a child sees their internal struggles mirrored on the page, they learn that they are not alone, they are not broken, and there is a way forward. Whether you are searching for children's books about [...]

2026-08-10T15:20:10-04:00August 3rd, 2026|Anxiety, Autism, Awareness, Depression, Eating Disorder, Family & Youth, Mental Health, Self-Help, Stress, Suicide Prevention|
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Helping the men and boys in your life talk about feelings

Many men and boys grow up hearing messages like “toughen up” or “boys don’t cry.” Those messages can make it hard to speak up when they are stressed, sad, or overwhelmed. But talking about feelings is a strength, not a weakness. It can protect mental health, improve relationships, and even reduce risk for serious crises. Support the men and boys in your life by noticing and naming what you see without judgment. You might say, “You have seemed really stressed after work lately,” or “I’ve noticed you’ve been quieter than [...]

2026-07-17T06:37:54-04:00June 22nd, 2026|Men's Health|
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Could GLP-1s Help Treat Addictive Behaviors?

You have probably heard of Ozempic, Wegovy, and other GLP-1 drugs. They have been all over the news for helping people manage their blood sugar and weight. Researchers are now exploring whether this same medication could help people struggling with alcohol and substance dependence and even problem gambling. Ozempic (semaglutide) belongs to a class of medications called GLP-1 receptor agonists. These drugs work by mimicking a hormone in your body that affects appetite and blood sugar. But scientists noticed something unexpected: patients taking these medications were also reporting that they [...]

2026-06-11T08:12:02-04:00June 11th, 2026|Addiction & Recovery|
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Slow Suicide: When It Feels Too Hard to Care for Yourself

Sometimes suicide is not a single crisis moment. It can also look like slowly giving up on yourself over time. Maybe you recognize this in yourself or someone you care about: missing medical appointments skipping medications drinking more turning down invitations asking yourself, “What’s the point?” It might not feel like “I want to die.” It can feel more like “I’m too tired to care what happens to me.” We think of this as a kind of “slow suicide.” That phrase can sound harsh, but it points to something real: [...]

2026-05-29T10:25:39-04:00May 29th, 2026|Addiction & Recovery, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorder, Mental Health, Suicide Prevention|
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