Mental health care is not something we think of doing for ourselves everyday. However, simple strategies can be used to contribute to good mental health the same way that brushing your teeth every day can contribute to good dental health!… Read More ›
Category: Mental Health
A Spiritual Approach To Thinking Before Acting
For the StarNews Online, Keith Louthan writes about spirituality and the importance of taking time to engage in contemplation. More than contemplating, he suggests we need to more often take time to consider our actions. If everyone took time to… Read More ›
How Does Mindfulness Practice Change The Brain?
Mindfulness and mindfulness based stress reduction are helpful therapy and treatment methods for mental health disorders and substance use disorders. Creating a sense of calm and a tranquil foundation aids in emotional regulating reducing cravings, and managing stress. Benefits Of… Read More ›
What Happens In A Depression Relapse?
Recovery from mental illnesses like depression is different than recovery from addiction because of relapse. Though you learn to live with and manage depression, it can still happen. There is little defense against the first mood swing in the same… Read More ›
You’re Probably Not Fine
Fine seems to be the most universal human emotion or emotional experience. When we are asked how we are doing, we answer with “fine”. What is “fine” really? Most often than not, it is not how you are doing. In… Read More ›
Can You Get Happy In Less Than 60 Seconds?
It only takes a minute or less to get the good vibes flowing and your mood improving. Sunshine Vitamin D is just one of the benefits of sunshine. Your sleep cycles, mood balance, and overall well being require a bit… Read More ›
8 Signs Of A Toxic Relationship
Toxic relationships can be as damaging and addictive as drugs and alcohol. Getting out of a toxic relationship isn’t as easy as it might seem. The first step is recognizing that a relationship is toxic. Here are 8 signs to… Read More ›
You Might Be Isolating Too Much If You…
Isolation is a practice which indicates avoiding. When someone isolates too much, they might be on a path to relapse, or experiencing troubling symptoms of their mental health disorder. Feel Like You’re Starting To Need People Around, Not Just Want… Read More ›
Is Your Loved One In Denial Of Being Depressed? 5 Signs
You’re Skeptical Of Their Mood Your loved one is happy, chipper, optimistic, and feeling hopeful. Yet, something about their outlook on life worries you. It just doesn’t seem authentic or believable. You’re afraid they might be overcompensating. In private conversation,… Read More ›
You Can Change Your Mind About Mental Health (Literally)
One of the major arguments against experimenting with drugs and alcohol at an early age is that it halts the developmental process. Studies have revealed that substances like alcohol and especially marijuana can impair cognitive functioning, thus slowing the development… Read More ›