As individuals make New Year’s resolutions, creating a mastery climate can benefit their mental health. In comparison to performance climates, which are based on ability and encourage competition and comparison among individuals, mastery-motivational ones focus on collaboration, cooperation, effort and improvement. Mastery goals involve gaining …

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, over 60 percent of individuals with a mental illness experience increased symptoms during the holidays. Traveling and vacations from school and work disrupt routines, which can cause additional challenges. For college students, adjusting to living at home …