The Importance of Your Mental Health

the importance of your mental health

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 …

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Why Gratitude Is Good for Your Health

why gratitude is good for your health

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, …

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New Year, New Self-Care Routine: Taking Care of Your Mental Health in 2022

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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 …

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What You Need to Know About Depression

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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 …

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Dealing with Anxiety, Especially During a Pandemic

Anxiety during a pandemic

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 …

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