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We champion mental wellness, inspire & aid caregivers, & offer resources for better health through storytelling. 💜Use #WellBeings to share your story!
February is about care, awareness, and community.

From Black History Month to teen dating violence prevention and organ donation, these moments invite us to look out for one another. 💜

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February 2, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Fifteen minutes at a free medical clinic:
High blood sugar. Untreated infections. Chronic pain.

Not rare cases — everyday reality when healthcare is out of reach in rural America.
For many, clinics like aren’t extra support. They’re the only option.

Watch this doc here buff.ly/6lFqNjo
January 26, 2026 at 12:15 AM
A child is growing. Someone living with dementia is experiencing loss — while still deserving dignity, respect, and compassion.

On #RaceAgainstDementiaDay, we’re reminding ourselves that language matters, and so does understanding the reality caregivers face.

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January 22, 2026 at 1:44 AM
One ER visit. Weeks in a hospital. A new life as a caregiver.

This is what life became for Michelle Edwards after her husband became ill.
Read her caregiving story and explore more voices like hers: buff.ly/9fHAvFe 💜
January 19, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Caregiving arrived quietly for Karly Rothenberg and her husband, Thomas.

Years of toxic chemical exposure at work led to early onset dementia — and later, a Lewy Body Dementia diagnosis. Their life shifted in ways they never expected. 💜
For Thom: 32 Years of Love, and Now, Care - Well Beings
Karly Rothenberg shares her journey of caregiving for her husband with Lewy Body Dementia, and the love, loss, and resilience it requires.
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January 18, 2026 at 10:50 PM
What does climate change really look like — and what can be done about it? 🌎

Watch ‘Climate California’ a series that examines the causes, impacts, and solutions of climate change through real stories.

Stream it now on PBS.org or link in bio.
Official Trailer | Climate California
Climate change demands new solutions - and new stories. This is an invitation: to a story that reminds us of the beauty of the world. And the power we already have. Learn more at climatecalifornia.org
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January 14, 2026 at 10:50 PM
This Poverty in America Awareness Month, we’re highlighting how far rural communities must go for basic healthcare—and how free pop-up clinics like Remote Area Medical become a lifeline.

See it in ’Remote Chance: Health Care in Rural America’ buff.ly/sGlOgw4
January 12, 2026 at 1:43 PM
This week’s News Roundup explains why the flu season is hitting harder than expected, changes to childhood vaccine guidance, new dietary guidelines, a walking challenge to lower stress, strategies for seasonal depression, and expanded mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth.

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January 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
This Mental Wellness Month remember that taking care of your mental health isn’t weakness — it’s strength. Give yourself permission to pause, feel, and heal. 💜

Check out wellbeings.org for inspiring stories about mental health.
January 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Viewers are calling ’Bring Them Home’ a must-watch 💜 From sparking meaningful family conversations to showing the incredible journey of the buffalo returning to their ancestral lands, this documentary is touching hearts everywhere.

🦬 Watch this film anytime here buff.ly/DXLVjWl
January 8, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Watching a parent go from caregiver to needing care changes everything. 💜 For Ali Steele, it was about honoring her mom’s life and learning to hold space for who she is now.

If you're a caregiver, share your story with us here buff.ly/oNrdadJ
January 7, 2026 at 10:50 PM
For Mental Wellness Month, we’re highlighting the real mental health challenges student-athletes face — from anxiety to identity to intense pressure.

”Out of the Dark” shares what anxiety, pressure, identity struggles, and isolation can look like behind the scenes.

Watch here: buff.ly/niAC9n7
January 5, 2026 at 2:44 PM
This week’s News Roundup looks at how art therapy is helping veterans heal, how one caregiver turned lived experience into support for families, 2025 health care policy shifts, and many more.

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January 3, 2026 at 6:58 PM
For generations, buffalo sustained Blackfeet life in every way. 🦬
When they disappeared, so did a vital connection. 
The #BringThemHomePBS doc shows what it takes to bring that bond back. buff.ly/DXLVjWl
January 2, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Even the strongest student-athletes face moments of fear, panic, and anxiety. ⚽️

”Out of the Dark: Jack Beer” highlights the mental health challenges college athletes face, and finding the strength and courage to ask for help.

Watch this powerful short film anytime ⤵️
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An intimate portrait of an athlete learning that success isn’t measured in goals scored, but in the courage to ask for help.
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December 30, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Care workers show up every day for our families—but too often, they aren’t supported themselves. As Ai-jen Poo explains, many caregivers work without healthcare, job security, paid time off, or livable wages, forcing some to leave the profession just to survive.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Jack Beer faced panic attacks and anxiety, but opening up to his coach changed everything. ⚽️

”Out of the Dark: Jack Beer” is a powerful story of athlete mental health, student-athlete wellness, and resilience in college sports.

🔛 Watch the full short film anytime below.
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An intimate portrait of an athlete learning that success isn’t measured in goals scored, but in the courage to ask for help.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
After losing her mother-in-law to COVID, Jennifer and her family became full-time caregivers, honoring a wish to keep her grandfather-in-law at home as he lives with advanced dementia and Alzheimer’s.

💜 Read Jennifer’s full caregiving story — and the stories of other caregivers buff.ly/nUmuDUb
December 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Anxiety hits even the strongest athletes.

”Out of the Dark: Jack Beer” shows what it feels like — and why opening up matters.

🔛 Stream it anytime buff.ly/8RLv9uG
December 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
When the community gathered to speak about the buffalo, something powerful happened — memory turned into movement. 🦬

The #BringThemHomePBS documentary shares how conversation and ceremony revived “Buffalo Consciousness.” Stream it anytime on the PBS app or wellbeings.org.
December 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM
ACA subsidies keep health coverage affordable for millions—but those protections could expire in 2025, raising costs for families and older adults.

Also this week: disability identity, grief walks, trees as public health tools, tanning bed risks, and more. buff.ly/puujNpT
December 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Kristie Medley knows the reality of being a full-time caregiver — juggling work, family, and the emotional weight of Alzheimer’s. Her story reflects what so many caregivers face when support and memory care options are limited. 💜 
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December 19, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Jack Beer opens up about anxiety and panic attacks ⚽️ — and shows how powerful speaking up can be.

’Out of the Dark: Conversation’ explores why athlete mental health and open conversations matter more than ever.

🎥 Watch the full doc and conversation anytime at buff.ly/mg3FoJE
December 18, 2025 at 10:50 PM
On this buffalo drive reenactment, Blackfeet youth reconnect with a tradition nearly lost a century ago. 🦬✨
They’re learning the story of the buffalo — a symbol of culture, resilience, and survival.
Watch their journey in the Bring Them Home documentary anytime bit.ly/3W0fu9O
December 17, 2025 at 10:51 PM