I know we talk about mental health often, it is the most overlooked aspect of a person’s overall health. There is, unfortunately, some stigma attached to mental health issues that make many uncomfortable. We are not ashamed if we have the flu, allergies, or cancer, we need to not be ashamed of depression or anxiety […]
Have you ever wondered which side of your brain is the strongest? I have often heard left handed people are in their right minds, but I don’t think that’s necessarily true. After looking at this poster I think my mind is right in the middle! I don’t know if that’s even possible… check out this
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You know how you have those days when other people’s negativity just gets you down? They spread that like a virus. Here is a fun tongue-in-cheek look at various ways to keep your happy, I hope you enjoy it. And from all of us, you are what helps us keep our happy!
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By Johnny Patout Early on in my nearly 30 years in the treatment business I developed a significant interest in trying to help others understand the whys of addiction: Why can’t addicts see they are destroying their lives with alcohol and drugs? Why can’t they see they are hurting those they love? Why don’t they
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We have a wonderful poster with facts and figures on women’s health issues for you. All the facts and figures in an easy to read format, it’s astounding how many of us take care of our bodies and neglect our mental health.
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If you know someone who’s depressed please resolve never to ask them why. Depression isn’t a straightforward response to a bad situation, depression just is, like the weather. Try to understand the blackness, lethargy, hopelessness and loneliness they’re going through. Be there for them when they come through the other side. It’s hard to be
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When you suffer the symptoms of anxiety or depression nothing seems quite right. It is like the picture on the wall is slightly crooked, and your perceptions of everything are slightly skewed. Thoughts and feelings can feel muted. It may have been a very long time since you remember feeling good or being happy. To
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How Do You Sleep? What Your Sleeping Position Says About You: The hotel chain Premier Inn did a sleep study with Robert Phipps, a leading British body language expert. According to Phipps the way you sleep can reveal your mood, stress level, and even personality. The most common position by 58% of sleepers is the
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This is a funny look at some common (and uncommon!) disorders as seen through the eyes of some favorite cartoon characters, so much more than a fun introduction to classical music… this made me laugh a lot, and laughter is good for the soul!
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Studies have shown that a diet high in carbohydrates make the chance of developing Mild Cognitive Impairment, or MCI, 4 times greater in the elderly. MCI is a precursor to Alzheimer’s. Studies at Mayo Clinic are showing the same results with sugar. Not everyone with MCI develops Alzheimer’s, but a large percentage do, according to
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It’s amazing what we can learn from monkeys, just like it’s amazing what children learn from us. Think about what you are teaching, think about the lessons you are passing on to those who come after. After all, we don’t have the excuse,”they’re wild animals, what do you expect?” We are supposed to be a
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Stress is a normal psychological response to the threatening events in our environment. In the today’s stressful world, we face hundreds or even thousands of stressful situations every week. But we should learn how to cope with this load of stress. Otherwise, continuous long-term stress may cause serious damage to our physical and mental health.
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I love personality tests and they are some good tools to learn more about our inner-self. If you like to know more about your personality, bring a piece of paper and a pen and answer couple of questions in this personality test. You may be surprised to learn how others see you!
A person who never learned to TRUST confuses intensity with closeness, obsession with care, and control with security. ~Patrick Carnes, psychiatrist
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Depression hurts and it’s one of the worse feelings in the world.Depression not only affects the depressed person, but also the spouse and the whole family. Often the patient and the partner are not aware of the illness and may consider it as lack of love, laziness, or any other issues. The main step here
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Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounding yourself with assholes. ~William Gibson
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Psychology of weight loss: 1- Make it your choice 2- Be realistic 3- Tame the hunger in your head 4- Find some support
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