New Year, New Everyone: Five More Healthy Resolutions for 2019
Yeah, it’s 2019. 2018 was a total drag. Let us pray we can hope for the best and practice these five healthy resolutions to improve ourselves in the new year.
Mental health
Dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder
We’re in the final days of Fall. L.W. moved three months ago from his hometown in Florida to Norway, where his parents opened a small business. L.W, who’s a teenager, is experiencing an interruption in sleeping patterns and unprecedented mood swings. L.W., who has never before experienced depression, is now showing signs of it. Why …
Sometimes a Step Back Is the Only Way Forward
The word ‘backward’ is often associated with negativity. When managing a mental health illness, we need to reduce as much negativity from our lives as possible: negative people, negative vibes and negative habits. Yet, to be positive, sometimes it is worthwhile stopping for a moment and considering taking a step back as the being the …
Mental Health and Money: A Dangerous Conundrum
Spending money. Retail therapy. Debt. Mania. Bipolar. A selection of words that for many go together. The idea of retail therapy is nothing new. When we are feeling down, regardless of mental health illness, spending can make us feel good. Great, even. When we experience something nice, it can release endorphins into the brain. Sometimes …
Get Away From it All
Sometimes we can feel pressured and that affects our mental health. It can be a good idea to just get Away from it all. So what does that really mean?
Never Ignore Someone Considering Suicide
Suicide: Never ignore the words, “I cannot go on,” because the one time you do might be the time when you put someone’s life at risk.
A Crisis Management Plan Can Help
A crisis management plan can help others to understand your wishes should a mental health episode render you unable to make certain decisions.
The Benefits of Physical Activity
Benefits of Physical Activity: The benefits of physical activity are vast, and of the utmost importance to consider; thus, bringing you the following guide.