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Tips to Improve Your Mental Health and Wellbeing (StatePoint) “There’s no place like home.” There’s a reason why Dorothy preferred the warm feeling of rural Kansas over the hustle and bustle of Oz. Scientific studies show that busy urban life can actually take a toll on mental health. Adjusting your surroundings can have […]
Mental Health Friday 2023-04-07 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 […]
2023-04-06 Fatigue Is Common Among Older Adults, and It Has Many Possible Causes Judith Graham Nothing prepared Linda C. Johnson of Indianapolis for the fatigue that descended on her after a diagnosis of stage 4 lung cancer in early 2020. Initially, Johnson, now 77, thought she was depressed. She could barely summon the […]
Clinical vs. Situational Depression By D.Y.A.N.A Editorial Team Depression is a complex mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be triggered by a variety of factors and can manifest in different ways. Two common types of depression are clinical depression and situational depression. Although these types of […]
Bullying and Depression By D.Y.A.N.A Editorial Team Bullying is a serious issue that affects millions of children, teenagers, and adults worldwide. It can have long-lasting psychological and emotional effects on its victims, including depression and suicidal ideation. Understanding the relationship between bullying, depression, and suicide is essential in developing effective prevention […]
2023-04-05 Raincoats, Undies, School Uniforms: Are Your Clothes Dripping in ‘Forever Chemicals’? Hannah Norman, Kaiser Health News There could be more than just fashion risks involved when buying a pair of leggings or a raincoat. Just how much risk is still not clear, but toxic chemicals have been found in hundreds of consumer […]
Basic Counselling Skills and Their Usefulness – Empathy, Acceptance, Warmth and Genuineness This essay explains the three essential qualities needed to become a good counsellor. The first part looks at Empathy, the second part Acceptance and Warmth (unconditional positive regard) and finally Genuineness (Congruence ). Carl Rogers suggests that these three basic […]
How to Quit Smoking on Your Terms (StatePoint) When you quit smoking you can lower your risk for a number of serious health problems, including lung disease, lung cancer and heart disease. But kicking the habit isn’t easy, especially if you’ve smoked for a long time. The good news is that despite the […]
Cat Wednesday 2023-04-05 Having cats as pets can be a great source of companionship and comfort. Not only do cats provide unconditional love and affection, but they can also help improve your mental health. Studies have shown that having cats as pets can reduce stress levels, lower blood pressure, and even increase feelings […]
2023-04-04 States Step In as Telehealth and Clinic Patients Get Blindsided by Hospital Fees Markian Hawryluk When Brittany Tesso’s then-3-year-old son, Roman, needed an evaluation for speech therapy in 2021, his pediatrician referred him to Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora. With in-person visits on hold due to the covid-19 pandemic, the Tessos met […]