If you aren't in a storm of life right now, you have been in the past or you will face one in the future. Proverbial storms are a fact of...

Dr. Mel Tavares (C) 2024 “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:2 (NAS)...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I would be remiss not to address my author friends, because authors have mental health needs,...

NOTE: While this was written at what ended up being the 'start' of the pandemic, it still applies today. To that point, I wrote this in...

NOTE: First published in 2021, while still in the midst of the pandemic. Lessons still apply. Do you feel like you are thriving or would...

Are you feeling anxious? Do you feel overwhelmed? Not sure how to de-stress? Catch this timely podcast, released during (May) Mental...

by Dr. Mel Tavares The Lord bless and keep you, the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you, the Lord turn His face...

Dr. Mel Tavares (C) 2024 Ever feel like winter is never going to end? Maybe you live in New England like I do, or you live on the rainy...

Dr. Mel Tavares (C) 2024 Note: Stats are based on Doctorate work completed in 2019, pre-pandemic. Since the original publication,...

Written by Dr. Mel Tavares We all experience loneliness that needs to be overcome. Nothing has caused more loneliness than the pandemic...

First published Dec. 5, 2022 at susanuneal.com (https://bit.ly/3UFyC9K) If you are one of the millions who have lost a loved one over the...

by Dr. Mel Tavares We are living in a world filled with all sorts of evil including crime, war, terrorism, racism, and all manner of...

I remember the feeling of dread the day we were all told to stay home and stay safe. We were told it would be two weeks and the virus...

Rest for the Weary © 2021 Dr. Mel Tavares The COVID-19 Pandemic slowed the entire world to a snail’s pace. By choice or mandate, we...

by Dr. Mel Tavares @drmeltavares Have you ever sat in the summer shade of the mighty oaks lining the riverbank? I once sat sipping my...

We have to make decisions every minute of every hour of every day. Starting with the decision to hit the snooze or not, to shower or just...

Do you feel hope springing up in your spirit? The seasons are changing, we're emerging from the pandemic, new opportunities are waiting...

The impact of COVID pandemic on mental health has created a crisis within the pandemic. People who have had no mental health issues in...

As we emerge on the other side of the COVID-19 global pandemic, grief is becoming evident. Just above the masks are eyes filled with...

I want you to have joy. Considering the pandemic we've all lived through and the consequences, it may seem far-fetched for me to say...