Free Mindful Monday Meditation Offerings:

Join Jacqueline every Monday afternoon for a 30-minute lightly guided meditation on Zoom.

Start your week in a centered, positive, and grounded space with breath awareness, mental focus points, and ending with loving kindness. Sign up to receive the Zoom link and participate in creating a mindful start to your week.

@ 1pm Eastern Time (subject to change)

Mindfulness Challenge:

Stay fully present as you watch this 3-minute video, where I share how mindfulness became a part of my life.

Mental Health Statistics

Did you know???

• That since COVID-19 depressive symptoms increased from 193 million to 246 million, a 28% rise + anxiety disorders grew from 298 million to 374 million, a 25% increase.

• That the prevalence of any mental illness was higher among women (27.2%) than men (18.1%) in 2021 + more than one in five women in the U.S. experienced a mental health condition in the last year. 

• That young adults aged 18 to 25 have the highest rate of experiencing any mental health concerns (33.7%) compared to other age groups.

• That suicide accounted for 48,183 deaths in 2021, approximately one death every 11 minutes.

Did you ALSO know???

• That Mindfulness techniques support in stress management and help individuals cope with serious illness, while also alleviating symptoms of anxiety and depression.

• That Practitioners of mindfulness often report heightened relaxation, increased vitality, and enhanced self-esteem.

• NIH-supported research indicates that mindfulness meditation can lead to measurable changes in brain regions associated with memory, learning, and emotional regulation.

• That among urban youth, mindfulness practices show promise in reducing anxiety and hostility, fostering improved relationships and better stress coping mechanisms.

• That Mindfulness fosters awareness of thoughts, actions, and bodily sensations, promoting beneficial habits such as mindful eating.