Today’s Topic: Claustrophobia 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 ails you. (To […]
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Self-Blame and Self-Criticism Is Not Healthy
Self-Blame and Self-Criticism Is Not Healthy Self-blame refers to a person’s tendency to consider themselves at fault, especially when things don’t go as well as planned, even if the cause or events were beyond their control. A pattern of self-blame leads a person to feel constantly guilty and inferior. Although the tendency […]
Tips for Teaching Kids Empathy
Tips for Teaching Kids Empathy (StatePoint) One of the most important skills kids can learn is empathy — the ability to understand how others are feeling. A valuable social skill that’s often the mark of a good leader, empathy aids in communication and helps people build connections with others. Here are some ways […]
Are You Still Living In The Past?
Are You Still Living In The Past? Stop! Start Making Your Future Brighter! Have you ever been told to stop living in the past? People will often say this in an attempt to provide encouraging advice about moving on with your life. They are not you and only you can fix it. […]
What Is Lewy Body Dementia?
What Is Lewy Body Dementia? Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a brain disorder that can lead to problems with thinking, movement, behavior, and mood. Visual hallucinations, or seeing things that are not there, are a common symptom, and tend to happen early on. More than 1 million people in the United States are […]
How to Tap Into the Benefits of Using Pen and Paper
How to Tap Into the Benefits of Using Pen and Paper (StatePoint) February is International Correspondence Writing Month (InCoWriMo) — a challenge to handwrite a piece of correspondence each day of the month — meaning there’s no better time to tap into the power of the handwritten word. “With our many digital forms […]
Mental Health Friday 2022-01-21 – Circadian Rhythm Disorders
Today’s Topic: Circadian Rhythm Disorders 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 ails […]
Brain Health
Brain Health Brain Health is an emerging and growing concept that encompasses neural development, plasticity, functioning, and recovery across the life course. Good brain health is a state in which every individual can realize their own abilities and optimize their cognitive, emotional, psychological and behavioural functioning to cope with life situations. Numerous […]
Mental Health Friday 2022-01-14 – Childhood Onset Fluency Disorder (Stuttering)
Today’s Topic: Childhood Onset Fluency Disorder (Stuttering) 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 […]
Let the Music Make You Move – Does Music Benefit Those Partaking in Physical Activity?
Let the Music Make You Move – Does Music Benefit Those Partaking in Physical Activity? What genre of music optimize performance in aerobic and anaerobic physical activities in physically active college students? Music and rhythm are often noted as the heart beat of the soul and can often serve as a motivator in tough circumstances. […]