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Prepare Yourself Mentally and Emotionally for Summer Break
Summer break is here, and it’s time to relax, unwind, and enjoy some much-needed time off. However, for some people, summer break can be anything but relaxing. Whether you're a student or teacher, we hope the tips below can help you make the most of your time off...
How to Support Someone With a Mental Health Issue
Have you ever wondered how to support someone with a mental health issue in your life? If so, this post might help. Mental Health is Still Stigmatized The saddest part about the stigma associated with mental health is it’s not the fault of the person who is suffering...
Mental Health Awareness Month – Self Care Tips for All Year
In 1949 Mental Health Awareness Month was established and has been observed every May since. As the National Alliance on Mental Illness explains, the goal of it is both simple and complex: “Together, we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate...
How To Manage Chronic Stress
Stress is a normal reaction to the everyday events that life throws our way. A deadline is looming at work, and you feel the stress, for example. This could be a good thing. A normal level of stress makes you more alert - more likely to stick to the task at hand, and...
How To Manage Holiday Anxiety
If you spend holidays with family, there may be some family members you're excited to see and some you would prefer to avoid. In truth, the pressure of the season can build up whether you’re spending time with family, friends, or a combination of the two. Hopefully,...
A Quick Guide to Breaking Bad Habits
Want to break a bad habit? Establish a new good habit to take its place. Anything a person does, repeated often enough, can become a habit. Anything that the same person stops doing long enough is no longer classified as a habit. This is true whether you’re playing...
Show Gratitude All Year, Not Just Thanksgiving
Every November it seems like all the social media platforms, blogs, and even mainstream media are talking about gratitude. I’m all for showing gratitude, but we should develop a gratitude mindset all year long, and not just Thanksgiving. Not only does it feel better...
Exercise And Seasonal Affective Disorder
Regular exercise is an important aspect of treatment for seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD. Exercise is important for everyone because it has so many physical and psychological benefits - even half an hour of exercise several times a week may result in...
Ways To Exercise The Brain
Exercising your brain is one of the best ways to increase cognizance, maintain motor functions, and keep the mind sharp. Like any part of your body, you need to exercise your brain to keep it functioning well. With that in mind, here are some simple ways to exercise...
Facts About The ADHD Diet – Can a Diet Really Help Calm Symptoms?
Essential fatty acids and amino acids are currently a hot topic and source of much research for brain function and heart health. Many complementary health care providers suggest adding or replenishing the diet with Omega-3 Fatty Acids like EPA and DHA for patients...