As 2025 nears its end and 2026 comes into view, many people—perhaps you yourself—are likely in a reflective mood. You might be looking back on what has gone right and what has gone wrong over the last year—what you are grateful for and what you hope to change. You might be in the process of setting some resolutions for the new year.
In that spirit of reflection, we want to look back on this year’s blog posts and point you back to some of our favorites. We have chosen one post from each month for this roundup, but that just scratches the surface of our 2025 content. There is much more to explore if you are looking for ideas and encouragement for supporting your mental health. And, of course, we will keep writing as the new year gets rolling.
January: Music and Mental Health
In one of our first entries of 2025, “Music Harmonizes Beautifully with Your Mental Health,” we considered a number of ways you can use music to support your mental health (and your physical health, too). We explored the many activities and situations that can be enhanced or supported by including music.
February: Head to the Library
A public library is a wonderful resource for a community—and among its many treasures, it likely houses plenty of materials to support your mental well-being. We considered a range of options in a post titled, “Look to the Library to Support Your Mental Health.”
March: Taking You Out to the Ballpark
We are fans of a good sports metaphor, and we think we hit it out of the park with “Mental Health Lessons from the Baseball Diamond.” Join us on the field to consider what baseball might teach us about the mental health journey.
April: Avoiding Burnout
In the post titled “Burnout Can Set Fire to Your Mental Health,” we asked a series of questions to help you determine if you are experiencing burnout. We then offered five-step planning for addressing the problem.
May: A Roundup In Our Roundup
At the risk of making this roundup a bit too meta, we offer up “It is Roundup O’clock: Blogs About Time” as our May pick. You may (see what we did there?) think this is a bit of cheating to get more blog posts onto this list. You would not necessarily be wrong.
June: Head Outside for Your Mental Health
There are all kinds of good reasons to spend time outside—including, but certainly not limited to, enjoying the benefits of taking in some sunlight. You can find our full list of benefits in “More Time Outdoors Can Equal Better Mental Health.”
July: Screening Out Screen Time
Unlike spending time in the great outdoors, spending too much time staring at your various screens can be bad for your mental health. Screen time can negatively affect your sleep, your self-esteem, and your ability to deal with the rush of daily news. Read more in “Your Screens Might Not Support Your Mental Health.”
August: Making Meaning and Mental Health
In “Matters of the Spirit and Your Mental Health,” we talked about how spirituality (not necessarily religion) can play an important role in your efforts to support your mental health. When it comes to finding meaning in life, you can chart your own path. Our suggestions might help you get started.
September and October: The Joys of Journaling
There are many different ways to think about journaling and how it figures into efforts to support your mental health. So many, in fact, that we picked posts about the activity for September and October.
In September, we presented the first in a quick series of blogs on the subject: “You Can Support Your Mental Health by Journaling.” We continued building on the ideas in that post in two October entries: “Get Started Promptly on Your Journal with These Prompts” and “Journaling Options Beyond Putting Pen to Paper.”
November: Quotable Wisdom
One of our entries in November was about hope, its importance to mental health, and how to foster it in your life. We turned to the words of a number of people to help us consider this essential topic in “A Collection of Wise Words about Hope.” Among the folks we quote are Muppet mastermind Jim Henson, Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu, and the scientists Albert Einstein and Jonas Salk.
December: A Time for Presents and Presentness
Our first blog post of December, “Give Yourself the Present of Being Present This Time of Year,” leaned into the idea that your mental health is best served when you are not spending time ruminating about the past or worrying about the future. Settling yourself into the present moment is a gift you can give yourself—and others.
We Are Ready to Help You Any Time of Year
If you are struggling with a mental health disorder, the time to get help is always right now. At Peak View Behavioral Health—located in Colorado Springs, Colorado—we employ evidence-based approaches to treatment that are personalized for your specific needs.
