Reaching Inner Peace Through Inspirational Books and Quotes By Nada Ljubinovic Most of us seek peace, happiness , harmony and sanctuary in our lives. Unfortunately there are those days when it appears that nothing seems to be going right and that happiness is nowhere to be found. Its at these times that […]
Category: Mental Health
Can Depression Be A Sign Of Something More
Can Depression Be A Sign Of Something More Have you taken more than one antidepressant but are still feeling depressed? Are you frustrated that your depression keeps coming back? You are not alone. Many people are first told that they have depression or anxiety when, in fact, they actually have a different […]
Children in Northern California Learn to Cope With Wildfire Trauma
2022-09-13 Children in Northern California Learn to Cope With Wildfire Trauma Heidi de Marco, California Healthline SONOMA, Calif. — Maia and Mia Bravo stepped outside their house on a bright summer day and sensed danger. A hint of smoke from burning wood wafted through their dirt-and-grass yard anchored by native trees. Maia, 17, […]
Meditation holds the potential to help treat children suffering from traumas, difficult diagnoses or other stressors – a behavioral neuroscientist explains
2022-09-13 Meditation holds the potential to help treat children suffering from traumas, difficult diagnoses or other stressors – a behavioral neuroscientist explains Meditation and mindfulness techiques are becoming increasingly common in school settings. Alexander Egizarov/EyeEm Hilary A. Marusak, Wayne State University The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea […]
Opinion: Culturally Adapting Therapy Can Help — But Needs Further Research
2022-09-12 Opinion: Culturally Adapting Therapy Can Help — But Needs Further Research by Kasra Zarei In April, the journal JAMA Psychiatry published a study that was reported to be the first of its kind. The randomized clinical trial adapted an insomnia treatment program for Black women, which adjusted elements such as visual content so that participants […]
At 988 Call Centers, Crisis Counselors Offer Empathy — And Juggle Limited Resources
2022-09-11 At 988 Call Centers, Crisis Counselors Offer Empathy — And Juggle Limited Resources Brett Sholtis, WITF On a Friday evening at a call center in southeastern Pennsylvania, Michael Colluccio stirred his hot tea, put on his headset, and started up his computer. The screen showed calls coming in to the suicide prevention […]
Mental Health Friday 2022-09-09 – Exhibitionistic Disorder
Mental Health Friday 2022-09-09 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 […]
3 Bad Habits To Quit For Better Mental Health
3 Bad Habits To Quit For Better Mental Health By ALEX BELSEY We all have regular habits in our lives that can lift us up or put us down. Certain coping strategies, such as practising meditation or exercising to relieve stress, can help you navigate the world around you. But other coping […]
A Disabled Young Patient Was Sent to Get Treatment. He Was Abused Instead. And He Wasn’t the Last.
2022-09-06 A Disabled Young Patient Was Sent to Get Treatment. He Was Abused Instead. And He Wasn’t the Last. by Beth Hundsdorfer, Capitol News Illinois, and Molly Parker, Lee Enterprises Midwest ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. As […]
6 Ways to Improve Your Emotional Health And Maintain A Balanced Life
6 Ways to Improve Your Emotional Health And Maintain A Balanced Life By Naman Singh Being emotionally healthy does not imply that one is happy all the time. It means you are well aware of your emotions. You can deal with it, whether they are positive or negative.Key Facts of WHO states […]