DON'T EVER GIVE UP
Set Boundaries and Respect Differences Editorial Team Setting boundaries and respecting differences are crucial components of maintaining positive relationships and promoting mental health. When individuals are able to establish and communicate their boundaries effectively while also respecting the differences of others, they create an environment of mutual respect, trust, and understanding. […]
Seek Support and Professional Help Editorial Team Seeking support and professional help for maintaining positive relationships is crucial for mental health and overall well-being. Positive relationships contribute significantly to our emotional health, providing support, connection, and a sense of belonging. When these relationships encounter challenges or difficulties, seeking support can help […]
Mental Health Friday 2024-04-05 On Mental Health Friday, we post, in alphabetical order, one per week, information on mental health disorders. Mental Health Friday is for informational purposes only, and is in no way meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please do not self diagnose and seek professional help for what […]
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD) Editorial Team Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD), also commonly referred to as TMJ disorders, encompass a range of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the surrounding muscles that control jaw movement. The TMJ is the joint that connects your jawbone to your skull, allowing you to open […]
The Horrors of TMJ: Chronic Pain, Metal Jaws, and Futile Treatments Brett Kelman and Anna Werner, CBS News A TMJ patient in Maine had six surgeries to replace part or all of the joints of her jaw. Another woman in California, desperate for relief, used a screwdriver to lengthen her jawbone daily, turning screws […]
Show Appreciation and Gratitude Editorial Team Appreciation and gratitude are essential components of positive relationships and play a significant role in mental health and overall well-being. When individuals express appreciation and gratitude towards others, it fosters a sense of connection, enhances communication, and builds trust within relationships. Additionally, practicing gratitude has […]
Medical Debt Affects Much of America, but Colorado Immigrants Are Hit Especially Hard Rae Ellen Bichell and Lindsey Toomer, Colorado Newsline DENVER — In February, Norma Brambila’s teenage daughter wrote her a letter she now carries in her purse. It is a drawing of a rose, and a note encouraging Brambila to “keep fighting” […]
Communicate Openly and Honestly Editorial Team Open and honest communication is a cornerstone of positive relationships and plays a crucial role in maintaining good mental health for individuals involved. Importance of Open and Honest Communication: Building Trust: When individuals communicate openly and honestly, it fosters trust within the relationship. Trust is […]
Invest Time and Effort Editorial Team Investing time and effort into positive relationships is indeed crucial for mental health and overall well-being. Positive relationships provide support, validation, and a sense of belonging, all of which are essential for maintaining good mental health. Importance of Positive Relationships for Mental Health: Emotional Support: […]
More Patients Are Losing Their Doctors — And Trust in the Primary Care System Lynn Arditi, The Public’s Radio First, her favorite doctor in Providence, Rhode Island, retired. Then her other doctor at a health center a few miles away left the practice. Now, Piedad Fred has developed a new chronic condition: distrust in […]