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How does exercise help your mental health?
From quick mood enhancements to the potential increase in one’s life span, the impacts of consistent exercise extend across a wide continuum of well-being.
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My Therapist Recommended I See a Psychiatrist. Now What?
Beginning the journey of psychiatric care can be daunting, especially when it comes to considering medication.
Let’s debunk some common myths surrounding psychiatric medications to help ease any apprehensions and empower you to make informed decisions about your mental health treatment.
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What are the coping mechanisms for low self-esteem? A Parent’s Role in Helping Children and Teens Thrive
Enhancing self-esteem, whether high or low, yields various positive outcomes, such as improved social connections, academic and professional achievements, better overall well-being, and reduced tendencies towards antisocial behavior.
Hacking Happy
Hacking Happy When people say, “choose happiness,” it sounds like an unrealistic task. You can’t just decide to be happy and then magically feel rainbows in your heart. However, there is science behind eliciting happy emotions in order to become a happy person. What makes you smile? Do that, and in time you might find yourself feeling happier in general. This is called “Behavior Activation.” When we are in a negative headspace, we tend to self-punish and convince ourselves that
Depression and Suicide Awareness
Depression and Suicide Awareness September was National Suicide Awareness Month, so I thought it would be important to touch on a very real condition that takes many lives every day. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, “more than 41,000 individuals die by suicide each year.” What we often don’t think about is that the majority of these individuals are suffering from emotional, psychological and/or physical pain…and their pain is real. “Depression is the leading cause of disability in
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