A variety of factors can lead to the holiday blues, but it’s also important to know when symptoms are a sign of major depression or anxiety. Although the holidays are a time of joy for many, they can also trigger…
Read More >THE STORY Mental health struggles can be tough. So is dealing with the stigma that comes with them. STIGMA…REMIND ME. It’s a negative perception or stereotype. And it’s a pretty common problem. It can also affect whether people decide to…
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We can spend countless hours, days and nights worrying. Insomnia can unfortunately be our companion for many, many years with various dialogues that sounded like, ” If I don’t get some sleep, I’m going to be in a bad mood…
Read More >Some steps to take… Don’t drink alcohol or use drugs. They can make your mood worse. Stick to a routine. Try to go to bed, wake up, and exercise at the same time every day. Don’t make major life…
Read More >Every day, at least nine people die and 100 more are injured on American roads in distracted driving crashes caused by communication technology. Cell phones, dashboard touchscreens, voice commands and other in-vehicle technologies that pose a threat to safety, according…
Read More >Take 30 minutes out of your busy day and go for a walk. It’s your choice! It could be a walk in nature – it could be a stroll through a park, or a hike in the woods. Research shows…
Read More >So with all of that in mind, here are five tips that will help you get through the holidays and survive throughout the year: 1. Control your breathing. If you tell your body to slow your breathing, it has no…
Read More >Why the misunderstanding? Mental health conditions are not the only illnesses to suffer from stigma: AIDS, leprosy and obesity are others. However, Princess Diana shook hands and shook the world at the same time. Antibiotics took care of leprosy and…
Read More >When it comes to getting a good night’s rest, behavior before bed influences how we fall and stay asleep. You may already know to reduce your caffeine and sugar intake before bed, but you may be forgetting an important factor…
Read More >Everyone experiences periods of stress, sadness, grief and conflict, so when you’re feeling off it can be hard to know if it’s time to see a professional about the problem. And apparently, those who would benefit from some therapeutic intervention…
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