Thanksgiving is often described as a time for connection, gratitude, and celebration. But for many people, it can also bring stress, pressure, or even emotional exhaustion. Between family expectations, packed schedules, travel plans, and financial strain, it’s easy to feel stretched thin and disconnected from the joy the season promises.

The good news is that feeling stressed around the holidays is completely normal, and it’s something you can prepare for. A few intentional steps before the season begins can help you stay grounded, centered, and more present for the moments that matter most.

If you’re a veteran, you’ve likely heard it before: “Call the VA.” The VA provides essential services for millions of veterans, but it isn’t the only option for high-quality mental health care. Many veterans and their families don’t realize there are community clinics, private providers, and nonprofit programs designed specifically to help veterans access care faster and with fewer barriers, especially during the holidays when symptoms of depression, anxiety, or PTSD often intensify. The good news is that help is available, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

At Alleviant, we specialize in helping veterans access compassionate, evidence-based care quickly. We see most patients within 7 days of referral, so you can begin feeling supported right away, not weeks or months later.

Thanksgiving is often described as a time for gratitude, family, and celebration. But for many veterans, this season can be complicated. Crowds, noise, and heightened emotions can bring up old memories or feelings that make it hard to relax or enjoy the holiday. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Struggling during this season does not mean you are weak. It means you are human and your experiences deserve care and attention.

The holidays can bring a mix of emotions. For some, they’re full of joy and connection. For others, they bring stress, grief, or loneliness. It’s easy to feel pressure to make everything perfect, keep everyone happy, or live up to expectations that feel impossible.

Before the season begins, take time to prepare your mental health, just like you’d plan meals, travel, or gifts. A little awareness and structure in November can help you enter the holidays calmer, grounded, and more present.

Gratitude has become a popular buzzword in recent years, and for good reason. It can shift your perspective, calm your mind, and strengthen your mental health. But sometimes, the pressure to “just be grateful” can feel like it’s dismissing real pain.

True gratitude isn’t about pretending everything is okay. It’s about learning to hold both joy and difficulty at the same time.

When life feels heavy, being told to “just be grateful” can sound frustrating or even impossible. Gratitude isn’t about ignoring pain or pretending everything is fine. It’s about gently noticing moments of goodness, even when things are hard. And science shows that doing so can actually help your brain heal and rebalance.

Red Ribbon Week is a time to raise awareness about substance use prevention and encourage kids to make healthy choices. For neurodivergent children—those with ADHD, autism, or other neurodevelopmental differences—learning safe and effective coping strategies is especially important. Without these tools, some kids may turn to substances to manage stress, frustration, or overwhelming emotions.

At Alleviant Integrated Mental Health, we focus on equipping neurodivergent kids with coping strategies that reduce risk, promote emotional well-being, and prevent substance use.

Kids and teens often turn to substances as a way to cope with stress, anxiety, or feelings of isolation. While adults may see this behavior as rebellion or experimentation, the underlying need is usually something deeper: connection and support.

At Alleviant Integrated Mental Health, we focus on helping children, teens, and families meet these needs in healthy ways that reduce the risk of substance use.

Teen substance use is often more than a phase or a rebellion—it can be a way for young people to cope with stress, emotional pain, or mental health challenges. Understanding the reasons behind self-medication is critical for parents, educators, and caregivers who want to provide support rather than judgment.

At Alleviant Integrated Mental Health, we emphasize addressing the underlying mental health needs that can lead to risky behaviors.

Between the ages of 11 and 14, children experience significant emotional, social, and cognitive development. This period is often when anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mental health concerns first appear. Early identification can help prevent struggles from worsening and supports academic, social, and emotional growth.

Red Ribbon Week is a time to raise awareness about substance use prevention and encourage healthy choices for all ages. While education about drugs and alcohol is important, one of the most effective ways to prevent substance misuse starts with mental health.

At Alleviant Integrated Mental Health, we know that emotional well-being, coping skills, and early support are key to reducing the risk of substance use.

HENDERSON, NV –– Residents of the Las Vegas Valley now have a new option for comprehensive, brain-based mental health care. Alleviant Integrated Mental Health has opened its 10th U.S. clinic in Henderson, with additional clinics opening this year in Summerlin and Centennial Hills as part of its ongoing expansion.

Self-care is often presented as a one-size-fits-all routine, but for people with ADHD, traditional wellness advice can feel impossible to follow. Long meditation sessions, rigid schedules, or lengthy to-do lists may end up creating more stress than relief.

At Alleviant Integrated Mental Health, we believe self-care should be flexible, practical, and ADHD-friendly. The goal is to help you take care of yourself in ways that actually work for your brain and your lifestyle.

ADHD doesn’t just affect focus or work performance. It also impacts relationships. Partners, family members, and friends may notice challenges with attention, emotional regulation, or follow-through. While these differences can create frustration, understanding ADHD in relationships can help couples and families communicate more effectively and strengthen their bonds.

At Alleviant Integrated Mental Health, we believe that awareness, compassion, and practical strategies can transform the way ADHD affects your connections with others.

For years, ADHD has been thought of as a condition that mostly affects boys. Because of this, countless girls and women have grown up without answers, often struggling silently with symptoms that don’t fit the “classic” picture of ADHD.

At Alleviant Integrated Mental Health, we believe it’s time to bring attention to how ADHD shows up differently in girls and women, and why it so often gets missed.

Students with ADHD often face challenges in the classroom that go beyond focus and attention. These struggles can affect self-esteem, school performance, and relationships with peers. But when parents and educators work together, students have the support they need to thrive.

At Alleviant Integrated Mental Health, we believe collaboration is the key to helping children with ADHD succeed both academically and emotionally.

Too often, people wait until they are at a breaking point before reaching out for mental health support. Maybe it’s because they don’t feel “bad enough” to ask for help, or because they believe care should be reserved for moments of crisis. The truth is, you don’t need to wait until life feels unmanageable to deserve care.

On World Mental Health Day, October 10, we want to remind you that your mental health matters every day, not just in moments of emergency.

When most people think of ADHD, they picture challenges with focus, organization, or restlessness. While those are important aspects, they don’t tell the full story. Many people living with ADHD also experience emotional symptoms that often go unnoticed or misunderstood.

At Alleviant Integrated Mental Health, we believe it’s important to talk about this side of ADHD so people can feel seen, understood, and supported.

It’s easy to talk about the importance of mental health, but real change comes when we take action. Supporting your mind doesn’t always require huge steps. In fact, small daily practices can make a big difference in how you feel and how you show up for others.

At Alleviant Integrated Mental Health, we encourage practical, doable actions that anyone can take to nurture mental well-being. Here are 10 things you can do today to support your mental health.

When most people picture depression, they think of someone who looks sad, withdrawn, or unable to get out of bed. But depression doesn’t always look that way. Some people continue to show up at work, laugh with friends, and meet all of life’s demands while quietly battling an invisible struggle. This is often called high-functioning depression.

At Alleviant Integrated Mental Health, we want to shed light on this often-overlooked form of depression and encourage anyone experiencing it to seek support.