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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.

Adopting a Pet, Caring for Myself

When I moved to the Philadelphia area in 2024, I was not planning to adopt a pet. That changed when I kept seeing the same flyer for a 1‑year‑old cat in Mt. Airy, first at a café, then at the co‑op across the street. I saw Jimmy photo and short description stayed with me. After the second sighting, I finally called Brenda’s Cat Rescue’s number. Up until then, being a pet owner did not feel realistic. My work schedule, limited resources, and past housing situations made it hard to imagine [...]

2026-05-12T11:36:05-04:00May 12th, 2026|Anxiety, Awareness, Depression, Family & Youth, Lived Experience, Mental Health, Self-Help, Stress|
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More good days, together: A mission for May

May is Mental Health Month, and this year’s focus is on helping people have more good days, together.    “Good” looks different for everyone. It doesn’t always mean being happy or productive. Sometimes a good day is simply one that feels manageable, calm, or comfortable. Start building more good days, together, with these tips:  Define what “good” means to you. Ask yourself, “What does a good day look like for me?”  On a low-energy day, "good" might mean staying hydrated, taking five minutes to sit in the sun, or finally [...]

2026-05-13T09:22:33-04:00May 12th, 2026|Anxiety, Awareness, Community, Depression, Mental Health, Music and Mental Health, Self-Help, Stress, Suicide Prevention, Support|
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When Pot Makes You Sick: Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

As marijuana becomes more available and socially accepted, many people see it as a natural way to relax, sleep, or manage pain. But for some frequent, long‑term users, marijuana can trigger a little‑known condition called cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS); it is characterized by repeated episodes of severe nausea, vomiting, and belly pain that can be frightening and disabling. CHS usually appears after years of regular cannabis use, often daily or near‑daily. Early on, people may notice morning nausea, decreased appetite, or vague stomach discomfort, but still go about their [...]

2026-05-05T08:55:37-04:00May 5th, 2026|Awareness|
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Emotional Cheating: What It Is and Why It Matters

Cheating in a relationship often refers to something physical, like kissing or having sex with someone else. But for many couples, emotional cheating can be just as painful. What Is Emotional Cheating? Emotional cheating, also known as emotional infidelity or an emotional affair, happens when someone in a committed relationship builds a deep, intimate connection with another person in a way that starts to replace or undermine their bond with their partner. Emotional cheating often includes: Sharing personal thoughts, feelings, and secrets with someone else that you don’t share with [...]

2026-04-23T09:39:33-04:00April 23rd, 2026|Dating & Relationships|
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