Advice

Coping with Holiday Stress: Strategies for a Joyful Season

2023-09-13T16:18:07-05:00

The holiday season, often associated with joy and celebration, can paradoxically become a source of stress and anxiety for many people. The pressure to create perfect moments, manage finances, and meet high expectations can take a toll on your mental and emotional well-being. However, with some mindful planning and self-care [...]

Coping with Holiday Stress: Strategies for a Joyful Season2023-09-13T16:18:07-05:00

Are You Putting the Horse Before the Cart in Mental Health?

2023-08-16T15:57:22-05:00

Since 1589 people have been cautioned not to put the cart before the horse. John Heywood first wrote the phrase, and it was later popularized by Shakespeare. It means to make sure that you do things in the proper order. Yet, every day many people fail to follow the sound advice [...]

Are You Putting the Horse Before the Cart in Mental Health?2023-08-16T15:57:22-05:00

Taking Risks to Achieve Your Goals

2023-06-29T13:49:06-05:00

Are you afraid to take risks toward meeting your goals? Following a four-step process may help. Step 1: Decide on a Goal The first step in taking a risk is deciding on a goal you want to achieve. For example, the early settlers who followed the Oregon Trail risked giving up [...]

Taking Risks to Achieve Your Goals2023-06-29T13:49:06-05:00

5 Reasons to Hang Out With Friends This Summer

2023-06-02T16:56:41-05:00

Many people with mental health challenges find it difficult to go out in public, but there are numerous reasons why you will want to overcome those fears and go out with some friends. Sense of Belonging Hanging out with some friends gives you a sense of belonging to a group. [...]

5 Reasons to Hang Out With Friends This Summer2023-06-02T16:56:41-05:00

Protecting Your Mental Health After a Mass Shooting

2023-04-10T12:22:46-05:00

A new mass shooting event tends to highlight the news every few days. These traumatic events can impact your mental health even if you or a loved one is not directly involved. You can do several things to stay healthy after a shooting event. Take Care of Yourself First If you have ever flown, [...]

Protecting Your Mental Health After a Mass Shooting2023-04-10T12:22:46-05:00

Improve Your Child’s Mental Health by Not Being a Helicopter Parent

2023-03-31T11:54:48-05:00

A new study by prominent researchers at Florida Atlantic University draws a correlation between children's mental health decline and the lack of self-directed play. The researchers point out that children were more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety in 2022 than in 1950. Meanwhile, days spent in school have increased [...]

Improve Your Child’s Mental Health by Not Being a Helicopter Parent2023-03-31T11:54:48-05:00

Chronic Pain Sufferers Can Benefit From Micro Goal Setting

2023-03-10T11:06:17-06:00

Up to 20% of people living in Wisconsin suffer from chronic pain. About 40% of people with chronic pain suffer from depression. It can also lead to increased levels of anxiety. A new study from Edith Cowan University shows that individuals within this group who can adjust their goals have better [...]

Chronic Pain Sufferers Can Benefit From Micro Goal Setting2023-03-10T11:06:17-06:00

Is There a Correlation Between Mental Health and Food Allergies?

2023-03-06T11:31:10-06:00

If you are one of the approximately 32 million Americans with food allergies, you may be very careful about what you eat and the possibility of cross-contamination. You may already be aware that eating foods you are allergic to can cause inflammation. Foods causing you to experience an allergic reaction can also affect your [...]

Is There a Correlation Between Mental Health and Food Allergies?2023-03-06T11:31:10-06:00

Beat Blue Monday

2023-01-13T13:46:54-06:00

Blue Monday is the third Monday of January. While initially conceived by a British travel agency as a publicity stunt, researchers believe that there are reasons that people feel particularly sad on this day. Often, when credit card bills from Christmas arrive, there is limited daylight, and people realize that they have already broken [...]

Beat Blue Monday2023-01-13T13:46:54-06:00