Both adults and children face stress at the beginning of the school year. This is because there are so many things that must be done. It’s quite common for you and your children to want to avoid things like classwork, homework, and social pressure. However, if you don’t deal with your stress it’ll negatively impact …
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Pets can be very beneficial to your mental health and well-being. It’s no wonder that over 65% of homes in America own a pet with cats and dogs being the most popular pets to own. These pets provide great company, offer unconditional love, and teach us how to be compassionate. There are also a multitude …
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Today there are many people who drink socially or have a glass of wine or beer with their dinner after a long, hard day at work. The effects of this type of drinking is something that people have been debating for years now. At the core of this debate is the affect alcohol has on …
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Stress causes many of us to turn to sugar as a treat. However, there’s evidence that this has a negative impact on our mental health. In fact, the Scientific Reports Journal recently conducted a study that was published in Medical News Today showing that sugar leads to a higher risk for depression, especially when consumed …
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There was a recent research study into how sleep disorders affect the mental health of college students. This study looked at how not getting enough sleep caused these college students to suffer from things like anxiety, depression, and other issues. In fact, there is believed to be a close relationship between a lack of sleep …
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In a recent study that was published in PLOS ONE Journal, researchers looked at the links between mental health and living by yourself. According to this study, living by yourself is linked to many common psychiatric issues including anxiety, mood disorders, and substance abuse issues. These are conditions that about one-third of people will face …
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College is the first time most young people will live by themselves and experience true independence. The idea of no curfews, shorter class time and weekend parties may sound exciting, but more often than not, independence can be a daunting idea. When anxiety and the stress of growing up kicks in, it is important to …
Below, we have listed some recommendations for how you can increase self-worth and improve your mental health to help make YOU your first true love – as you should be. 6 Ways to Increase Self-Worth & Improve Your Mental Health Proper Self Care – Self-worth begins at bedtime. Make sure you are getting 8 full …
As 2017 comes to a close and a new year knocks at the door, we find ourselves evaluating events as well as our own personal achievements over the last twelve months. The majority of individuals jot down lists of exciting new endeavors. These goals span from learning a new hobby or skill to cutting out …
“Every day begins with an act of courage and hope.” Do you remember the very first time you consciously recognized that you or someone close to you had depression? It happens to us all, we get down in the dumps sometimes, but some individuals experience much more severe symptoms of depression than others. Far too …