Every Step Counts: A Journey to Mental Health & Hope
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness, hold space for honest conversations, and remind ourselves and others that healing is possible. It’s a time to recognize the weight so many carry silently—and to extend compassion, support, and hope.
At Pursuing Wellness, we believe that even small, intentional steps can create powerful shifts. Whether you’re navigating your own healing or walking alongside someone you care about, every step counts.
Why Suicide Prevention Awareness Matters
Mental health challenges often go unseen. Many who are struggling feel isolated, misunderstood, or ashamed to speak up. Suicide prevention starts with awareness—but it deepens through connection, compassion, and community.
This month, let’s shift the narrative:
From silence to support
From stigma to strength
From struggling alone to healing together
Your presence matters. Your story matters. And your steps—toward healing, growth, or simply surviving the day—all count.
Movement as Medicine: Walking for Mental Wellness
Movement doesn’t just benefit your body—it supports your mind, mood, and emotional regulation. One of the simplest yet most powerful forms of movement? Walking.
Walking:
Reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety
Improves sleep and mental clarity
Supports emotional release and nervous system balance
Creates space for reflection, prayer, and intention
Encourages consistent, accessible self-care
You don’t have to run a marathon to move forward. You just have to take the next step.
Join the September Walk for Mental Health
This month, we invite you to participate in a gentle yet powerful challenge:
Walk 1 mile a day this September—for your mental health, in honor of someone you love, or to simply reconnect with your own body and breath.
Let this be your moving meditation—a space to check in, slow down, and remind yourself that you’re still here. And still moving.
Follow us on social media for:
Weekly encouragement
Mindful walking prompts
Stories from others walking this journey too
Beyond the Walk: Caring for Your Whole Self
Walking is a step—but deeper support creates lasting change. Consider these strategies to care for your mental health or support a loved one:
For Yourself:
Begin therapy or coaching to process what’s been heavy
Practice breathwork or grounding techniques (like 4-7-8 breathing)
Eat nourishing foods, hydrate, and rest with intention
Create a morning or evening check-in routine
Reach out—to a friend, mentor, or support group
For Others:
Ask, “How are you, really?”—and make space for the answer
Share resources for support (like therapy, hotlines, or groups)
Let them know they’re not alone—even if you don’t have the “perfect” words
Offer time, presence, and patience
Pursuing Wellness is Here for You
Whether you’re taking your first step toward healing or looking for tools to maintain your balance, we offer safe, compassionate support.
Explore:
Therapy and life coaching sessions (in-person, virtual, or walk-and-talk)
Pursuing Healing trauma support group
Mindfulness and breathwork sessions to manage stress and anxiety
Monthly Wellness Check-Ins to realign your goals and support your mental health
Community events to foster connection and collective care
You Don’t Have to Walk This Path Alone
If no one has told you lately:
Your life matters. Your healing matters. You are not alone.
Let this September be a turning point. One step at a time, with every breath, with every mile—you’re moving forward.
And every step counts.