Nervous System

January often brings pressure—to improve, regulate more, rest more, and finally feel calm and fulfilled. While these ideas are rooted in real psychology, they don’t tell the whole story of mental health. Mental health isn’t the absence of struggle or a permanent state of calm. It’s a dynamic capacity—the ability to cope with stress, stay connected, adapt to change, and move toward what matters, even when life is hard. As psychologist Lisa Damour explains, mental health isn’t