Time to Prioritize Sleep

by Karen Lazarus, MD | Mar 22, 2022 | Blog, News

“Do but consider what an excellent thing sleep is…that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together. Who complains of want? of wounds? of cares? of great men’s oppressions? of captivity? whilst he sleepeth?” –Thomas Dekker In our always on...

Listen to Your Heart

by Karen Lazarus, MD | Feb 11, 2022 | Blog, News

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”                                                                                            –Mary Oliver February is National Heart Month in the US and the UK. The healthcare community...

January… New Beginnings…. Or Not?

by Karen Lazarus, MD | Jan 3, 2022 | Blog, News

Many people make New Year’s resolutions at the end of December, and most resolutions are abandoned by mid-February. Change is hard, and it is not impossible. What makes it so hard, and what makes it possible, is the way our miraculous human brain works. The human...

How Does JabuMind Help Teachers Reduce Chronic Stress and Trauma?

by Karen Lazarus, MD | Sep 14, 2021 | Blog, News

Working as a physician treating substance use disorders sparked my interest in chronic stress and trauma and how it affects teachers. I learned that most of my patients struggling with addiction experienced traumatic stress, and many people use drugs to cope with the...

How Is the JabuMind App Different From Other Mindfulness Apps?

by Jill Apperson | Jan 29, 2021 | Blog, News

Teachers, you have always been superheroes in our book, but during the pandemic, you reached a new level of incredible. Faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles, you stepped up and showcased your adaptability, strength, creativity, and compassion. The world has...

Mindful Self-Compassion for Teachers

by Jill Apperson | Jan 18, 2021 | Blog, News

By: Erin Swanson, M.Ed. Under Pressure Teachers—this might ring a bell. Many of us go into the teaching profession because we feel it is our mission in life, or heart’s desire, to help children.  While this is an honorable goal, it can lead to unrealistic, high...