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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. It is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-34, the fourth leading cause among people ages 35-44, and the fifth leading cause among people ages 45-54. Some groups have higher

Delaware Changing Lives recently spoke with Dr. Joshua Thomas, CEO/Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Delaware (NAMI Delaware). NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI’s mission is to support, educate, and advocate until there

As more and more basic services shut down in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, many well-meaning organizations are touting positive messages and strategies for making the best of social distancing and the cancellation of so many revenue-generating events. That’s great. We appreciate all those ideas, thoughts, and positive energy in a time of stress

Visionary. Leader. Friendly hurricane. These are all words that apply to Sam Beard, founder of Delaware Changing Lives, and advisor of 8 US presidents. After 50 years of service, Sam experienced a personal crisis that led him to begin a 5-year journey. This journey took Sam through many different paths, from the mystical to the

People of all ages can be prone to stress, even as young as our children in elementary school. That’s why 9-year old Tiana Sirmans took it upon herself to describe the stresses her classmates face, with solutions to help them handle it. As a junior reporter she wrote a detailed article covering this issue, and

Previously DCL has done several mindfulness trainings with Padua Academy and we have achieved some amazing results. We’ve seen a teacher begin to start each class with a 3-minute guided meditation. We’ve also had teachers report using mindfulness to increase their compassion and understanding, making them better teachers. Today we’re excited to share a guest

Our mindfulness training programs empower professionals with techniques to fully realize the benefits of mindfulness, as well as help them understand the practice so they can share it with the people they serve. Delaware Changing Lives is currently partnering with the Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) and NAMI Delaware to run

From 50 Education Professionals to 1,750 Students – a Mindfulness Trickle-Down Effect With mindfulness proven to improve health and overall well-being, it will not only affect those who practice it but also the people around them. That’s why Gauger Cobbs Middle School were excited to have 50 education professionals partake in our Mindfulness-Based Wellness Education

Whether it’s social anxiety, difficult schoolwork or a troubling homelife young students are just as prone to stress as anyone. Helping the youth cope with stress should be a priority for all school districts as it will increase students’ academic performance and more importantly their quality of life and overall well-being. A recent article from