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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an important time to elevate the conversation about the mental health of girls. Anesis Center for Therapy is marriage and family therapy center helping people in Dane County navigate mental health in ways that honor culture, family, community, and faith. Back in October, Anesis therapist Brittany Neal, LCSW, served as a panelist at the Girls on the Run International Day of the Girl event, where she helped spread awareness about many important issues facing local girls and youth. This month, we invite you to take a moment to learn more about Anesis' work creating safe, equitable, and inclusive spaces for healing, including their first multicultural mental health conference in August.

Participating in sports can do wonders to a girl’s confidence, social life and health. Like anything else, some girls will be more skilled than others, but that does not mean that everyone should not give sports a try.

Drinking enough water every day is an essential part of human health, making water the best drink choice for everyone — including growing girls. Even though it can sometimes be more tempting to reach for a sugary or caffeinated drink, when you choose water instead, your body will thank you every time.

No matter your age or stage in life, it is undeniable that most of us can use a boost in our physical, mental and emotional health. Life can be daunting and downright exhausting, so taking a beat to take care of yourself is a HUGE must-have during these unpredictable days.