April 14, 2025
Meet Nefateria: Her light shines through in everything she does
Our organization has been promoting emotional well-being for more than five decades, and it is our amazing staff who are the heartbeat of all we do. In honor of Vibrant’s 56th Anniversary, we are spotlighting staff and their journeys. Nefateria Butler, program director of the Adolescent Skills Center in the Bronx and the Adolescent Career and… View Article
April 2, 2025
Spring into Action: Using Springtime Motivation to Cultivate Healthy Habits
As the days grow longer and the air turns warmer, spring invites us to embrace renewal. This season of growth is the perfect time to refresh our mental health routines, adopt new self-care habits, and find joy in the little moments. Research shows that increased exposure to sunlight and time outdoors can improve mood, reduce… View Article
February 12, 2025
Black History Month: Celebrating 10 Years of Partnership with The Fellowship Initiative
2025 marks the tenth year of Vibrant Emotional Health’s partnership with The Fellowship Initiative (TFI). February is Black History Month, a celebration of the innovation, brilliance, and creativity of the Black community. While reserved for February, Black history is made every day, year-round. This month, Vibrant celebrates our own Black History with the ten-year anniversary… View Article
February 3, 2025
What does Black Joy mean to you?
Black Joy is a celebration of the innovation, brilliance, and creativity of the Black community. This Black History Month, we’re celebrating the powerful force, essential to emotional well-being: Black Joy. This offers a much-needed counter-narrative to the singular focus on trauma and systemic oppression. Centering Black Joy allows us to embrace a strengths-based perspective. It… View Article
February 1, 2025
Think Before You Click: Self-Care & Graphic Online Content
In these times of 24/7 media, our internet habits have become pretty compulsive – for example, we may automatically click on articles with sensational headlines or check every news alert that appears on our smartphones. With this constant stimulation, it can seem as if we don’t have a choice when it comes to what media… View Article
January 29, 2025
Celebrating Lunar New Year: Staying Connected Wherever You Are
Lunar New Year is a time of renewal, reflection, and connection—a moment to honor traditions, celebrate family, and look forward to the year ahead with hope and gratitude. Celebrated by many cultures across the globe including Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean communities, each culture brings its own unique customs and practices, making this holiday profoundly meaningful. … View Article
January 27, 2025
Supporting Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health
This page is regularly updated with new resources and information. Native Hawaiians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders have the lowest help-seeking rate for mental health services of any racial/ethnic group. This may be due to the many systemic barriers to accessing mental health care and quality treatment, such as the disparity between the high demand… View Article
January 14, 2025
Supporting Black Mental Health
This page is regularly updated with new resources and information. The Black diaspora, a global community shaped by shared history and experiences, has a rich legacy of leading the field in mental health support and well-being. Today, this is evident in thriving Black communities across the globe, with vibrant cultural expressions, strong social networks, and… View Article
December 5, 2024
Handcrafted Hope: The Healing Power of Giving Back
On December 5, we join the world in celebrating International Volunteer Day, a day dedicated to honoring the selfless contributions of individuals who dedicate their time, skills, and hearts to make a difference. At Vibrant Emotional Health, we witness the transformative power of volunteering every day. One of the most inspiring examples of this is… View Article