By Christina Hibbert, Psy.D. 8 Keys To Mental Health Through Exercise If exercise is so good for physical and mental health, why aren’t more of us exercising for mental health? Why aren’t medical and mental health practitioners not only recommending exercise but also showing us how to safely start and continue exercising for mental health? The following overview of my 8…
By Kinga Lewandowska Words have limitless potential and unfathomable power. Capable of spreading love as well as inflicting pain, they can be both beautiful flowers and thorns on their stems. Marketing strategies and advertising campaigns rely on words to generate profits for businesses, poetry has the power to incite a rebellion, and three words, I love you, can turn somebody’s life upside…
By SHEENA JEFFERS You cannot mistake an inspired woman. Right away there is something enchanting about her. But what exactly is it? Why is it so hard to put your finger on what makes her so? Here’s the thing: many of us are raised to believe that women are ethereal, dainty, delicate, gone at the poof of a strong wind.…
By JENNI CATRON I absolutely love the start of a new year! A fresh start… clean slate… wide open horizons… Pick your metaphor of choice and embrace the energy of the new year with me for a minute. Fast forward to late January and my motivation is waning. My guess is the same thing happens to you. In fact, statistics…
By Dr Amy Silver This past year has been a year of change (some good, some very bad), continuous uncertainty and a whole lot of fear. We have been in protection mode for so long now thinking and planning to protect ourselves and our loved ones from economic, career, financial, social, mental health and physical health risks. Re-integration requires even more…
BY SARAH DIGIULIO Twenty-twenty has been a lot to swallow. But in terms of how to cope and carry on, the best first step may indeed be accepting the realities we’ve faced, however difficult or grim. In Japan, the concept of acceptance is fundamental to the traditional culture. There are many Japanese words that translate to “acceptance” – “ukeireru” is just one of…
By Carina Hsieh and Elizabeth Narins It’s no secret that animals can lift your spirits — aside from y’know, personal experience, studies even show this. But if you have a qualifying mental or emotional disorder, the therapeutic bennies of having a qualified fur baby by your side can help even more. Of course, plain old pets aren’t always permitted in certain…
10 Ways To Stay Strong During a Rough Patch Whether dealing with health issues, workplace stress, or a financial crisis, life’s inevitable challenges can make it tough to function. Some people struggle to take action for fear of making things worse. Others grow impulsive and start taking any action they can without thinking about the best solutions. Mentally strong people,…
