DON'T EVER GIVE UP
Dog Day Saturday 2024-03-23 Owning and interacting with pets, according to studies, can be a form of therapy for many. We have dedicated Saturday to dogs and Wednesday to cats, when we will post an article on each of those days. We will also post articles on occasion about other animals people may […]
Physical Health Editorial Team Physical health plays a crucial role in stress reduction and overall mental well-being. The relationship between physical health and mental health is intricate and interconnected. Several aspects contribute to this relationship: Neurochemical Balance: Physical activity stimulates the release of neurotransmitters like endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine, which are […]
Cognitive Functioning Editorial Team Cognitive functioning plays a crucial role in mental health, particularly in stress reduction. Understanding Cognitive Functioning: Cognitive functioning refers to various mental processes that enable us to think, learn, remember, problem-solve, and make decisions. These processes include attention, perception, memory, language, reasoning, and executive functions (such as […]
Quality of Life Editorial Team Quality of life refers to an individual’s overall well-being and satisfaction with various aspects of their life, including physical health, mental health, social relationships, personal fulfillment, and environmental factors. Stress reduction plays a crucial role in enhancing quality of life, particularly concerning mental health. Impact on […]
Mental Health Friday 2024-03-22 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 […]
Rapid Rise in Syphilis Hits Native Americans Hardest Cecilia Nowell From her base in Gallup, New Mexico, Melissa Wyaco supervises about two dozen public health nurses who crisscross the sprawling Navajo Nation searching for patients who have tested positive for or been exposed to a disease once nearly eradicated in the U.S.: syphilis. Infection […]
Psychological Well-being Editorial Team Psychological well-being refers to a person’s overall mental state, encompassing various aspects such as happiness, life satisfaction, self-esteem, sense of purpose, and the ability to cope with life’s challenges. It is a multidimensional concept that reflects both the presence of positive emotions and the absence of negative […]
Amid Mental Health Staffing Crunch, Medi-Cal Patients Help One Another Indira Khera VALLEJO — Three people gathered in a classroom on a recent rainy afternoon listened intently as Derrick Cordero urged them to turn their negative feelings around. “What I’m hearing is that you’re a self-starter,” he told one participant, who had taken up […]
Why Women Benefit from Financial Planning (NewsUSA) – As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we take time to reflect on the important contributions women of different backgrounds have made to our country and on the importance of diversity and inclusion in our communities and economy.We should also celebrate the women serving their communities as […]
Scuba Therapy Helps Veterans Heal (NewsUSA) – Many of America’s military veterans struggle with injuries and disabilities.Scuba diving might not be the first therapy that comes to mind to help these individuals, but data support the value of scuba diving for improving the physical and mental health of people suffering from conditions including post-traumatic stress […]