In 1949, Mental Health America designated May as Mental Health Month with a goal of encouraging everyone to better understand the importance of mental health. Your mental health refers to your emotional, social, and psychological wellness. This year, the theme is Look Around, Look Within …
Gratitude has been shown to improve both mental and physical health. In today’s blog post, let’s consider why it’s an important part of a healthy lifestyle and share some questions to guide your daily gratitude practice. Research links a negative mindset to poor heart health, …
Fall is a busy time of year. Between school sports, special activities, and Halloween prep (everything from a visit to the pumpkin patch to the hunt for the perfect costume) — not to mention work and school! — it’s common to feel overwhelmed. Fortunately, there …
Suicide is a serious public health problem, with rates significantly increasing in recent years. Did you know? It is the leading cause of death in the United States and led to nearly 46,000 deaths in 2020. In 2020, an estimated 12.2 million adults thought seriously …
Happy New Year! For many people, January is a time marked by reflection and resolutions. It’s a chance to adopt a reenergized perspective. And let’s face it: After another challenging year, we are all in need of a fresh start, especially when it comes to …
Despite the stigmas and misunderstandings associated with depression, it’s a real and treatable illness with life-threatening consequences if ignored. It’s also very common: Nearly 16 million Americans struggle with depression each year. Still, sufferers often have difficulty explaining their feelings or how their everyday lives …
For this month’s post, I want to focus on anxiety, something we’ve all dealt with at one time or another. Simply put, anxiety is the body’s normal reaction to stress. Often called the “flight or fight” response, it involves the production of adrenaline to help …
It’s hard to believe that the holidays are almost here (goodbye, 2020!). Physical, mental, and emotional health have been tricky to navigate this year, and they’ll only get harder to manage during these final few weeks. Staying Healthy During the Holidays When it comes to …