After the slower pace of summer, going back to school can feel overwhelming. Suddenly, you’re juggling childcare, transportation, lesson planning and more.

It’s a lot to manage.

Before the school year is in full swing, boost your mental resilience with these six tips.

Find all your no-cost mental health benefits in one place: Mental Health Resource Guide

August 16, 7:30 a.m.

Group walk at Shelby Park: Hosted by the Heart & Sole Walk Club. All fitness levels are welcome.

September 15 - October 25

Free flu shots: For you and your family at a location near you. View the schedule.

September 18 – November 20

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) live-online course: Learn more here.

At Virta, we believe real food can be both good for you and enjoyable. We collaborated with Chef Joel Gamoran, founder of Homemade, to share delicious yet simple low-carb recipes that support sustainable weight loss and metabolic health. From favorites like Shrimp and Cauliflower Grits to Kitchen Sink Frittata (recipe in comments), we've got you covered. 

One in five women experiences a mental health concern during pregnancy or in the year after, according to the World Health Organization.

If you have postpartum depression, anxiety, feelings of isolation or being overwhelmed, rage or grief, Mamaya Health can help. And there's no cost to you. Their licensed therapists understand the unique emotional experiences of pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood and can tailor support to your needs.

Being back at school means interacting with students, reconnecting with colleagues and an overall increase in social activities. It also ups your chances of getting sick.

Protect yourself and your family with a visit to the one of the MNPS Health Care Centers' five Davidson County locations. Catch up on vaccinations, adult and child wellness visits, sports physicals and more — at no cost to you.

Call 615-259-8755 or…

Ready to get active but not sure what to do first?

Kreg Kinnaman, lead fitness associate at the MNPS Employee Wellness Center, understands that just getting started can be the hardest part. So FYB asked Kreg how fitness associates can help ease the way.

He gave us the inside scoop on steps fitness associates take to get new clients over the hump — from walking them through their first visit to helping them stick with a customized program and, ultimately, achieve success. And all at no cost to you!

Learn more about fitness services at the Wellness Center at MNPSHealth.org/fitness.