The beginning of a new year is a natural time to reflect on your mental well-being and set intentions for a healthier, more balanced life. Prioritizing your mental health can improve your emotional resilience, relationships and overall happiness.

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration, but for many, it can also be a source of significant stress. From financial pressures to family dynamics and the weight of expectations, this time can feel overwhelming.

Kevin* always believed in the importance of self-improvement. Growing up with unresolved conflicts from childhood and tackling difficult decisions in adulthood, he knew that he needed help to truly understand himself and become the best version of who he could be.

Saint John Trail Running has always been committed to giving back to the community. A portion of proceeds from every race goes to charity, with Just Us being the recipient of one of their most recent races. With 5 races per year, SJTR raises significant funds for local charities across Saint John.

For Moncton-based Manon Drolet, mental health has always been an important topic. It’s the reason why she chose Just Us as her charity of choice for her knitting fundraiser.

Just Us has set an ambitious goal this year, and we need your help to achieve it. We’re aiming to raise $1,000 – the equivalent of 50 counselling sessions for people in need. With just a $20 donation, you can help someone access one free counselling session.

Our beliefs about money are mostly formed by the time we are eight years old. We bring these beliefs into our lives and our relationships as adults. Your exposure to money as a child greatly impacts your relationship with money today.

With October 15 being Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, we run through ways you can support loved ones during such a difficult time.

Last month we said goodbye to Nat Young, who wrapped up her internship at Just Us. Nat joined us in January as a counselling intern from Yorkville University’s Masters of Counselling Psychology program.

September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day and we at Just Us have an important message to share: Please be open to having difficult and uncomfortable conversations with the people in your life. It's crucial that we approach this growing issue with empathy and compassion.

Transitioning from high school to university, living away from home and making new friends are all challenges that new post-secondary students will face in their first year – and that’s in addition to the academic component.

Just Us is thrilled to host its first ever fundraiser - "A Sweet Night for Mental Health" - on Friday, November 22 at Lily Lake Pavillion in Saint John.

Stephanie* recently moved to uptown Saint John with her 13-year-old son to escape from an unhealthy domestic violence situation with her son’s father. He didn’t know where they lived, but she constantly lived in fear that he might find them. Then one day her worst nightmare came true.

Practicing self-care can help you manage stress, lower your risk of illness, and increase your energy. When you take care of yourself, you are better able to take care of those around you.

Newcomers face unique challenges when settling into a new country, and maintaining good mental health is crucial for successful integration. That’s why the Saint John Newcomers Centre and Just Us are teaming up to offer free counselling to Arabic-speaking newcomers in Saint John.

For the past five months, Just Us intern Nat Young has been delivering free mental health counselling to 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 10 to 24 every Friday at the Teen Resource Centre.

Effective mental health support for Indigenous communities requires culturally relevant, community-based solutions. Here is a list of mental health resources for Indigenous people in New Brunswick.

June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, an important initiative that raises awareness about the unique mental health challenges men face. This month’s campaign aims to encourage open conversations, reduce stigma, and normalize seeking help.