Some folks have fun down to a science. They work in the leisure sciences field. These experts' research confirms that fun is good for us. Still, fun's importance doesn't always mean we can easily experience it. Fun Can’t Be Forced If you've ever attended a gathering while distracted by negative thoughts, you know that you [...]
Loneliness can be challenging, but there are many strategies to overcome it and connect with others. Here are 10 ways to overcome loneliness. Join clubs or groups: Find communities with shared interests such as book clubs, sports teams, hobby groups, or volunteer organizations. Meeting regularly with like-minded people can help you build connections. Attend [...]
We all know loss is part of life, but grief sometimes hits harder than we might expect. The facts we discuss in this blog can help you spot prolonged grief disorder and address it in a healthy manner. Prolonged Grief Disorder Is Legitimate You may not have previously heard of this [...]
It is natural to grieve when someone passes, but about 8% of adults and 7% of children have difficulty overcoming that grief. When that happens, psychiatrists call it prolonged grief. In order to make the diagnosis, it must have been a year since the person died if the person experiencing [...]
In the next 10 minutes, 498 Americans will become disabled, according to the National Safety Council. This number continues to grow annually as advances as medical advances occur. The most common reasons for disability include problems with the musculoskeletal system and hearing and vision loss. These individuals often go through [...]
Grief is a natural response to losing something you deeply loved. While grief is most common when someone passes, it can also happen when you get a divorce or a close friend indicates that they no longer want to hang out. Grief can also occur when you experience changes to your health or the [...]
Many seniors find that they become more isolated as they age. It may be harder physically to get together with friends. Some people who were essential to the senior’s mental health may have passed on. If you care for a senior, consider these ideas to improve their mental health. Encourage Them to Volunteer Even [...]
The holidays can be a lonely time for many people. Some wish they had a closer relationship with their loved ones while others have lost loved ones that they wish were still on earth. For others, a family member’s physical or emotional illness means that it is impossible to be with them this holiday [...]
If your relationship has ended through divorce, you understandably may be in a lot of pain. Your brain needs to process what happened so that you will not find yourself in that position again. Secondly, you need to work through a forgiveness process to move on with your life. Following this four-step approach can [...]
Tips For Survivors- Coping with Anger After a Disaster or Other Traumatic Event Download this Free Guide provided from SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Organization) on positive ways to cope with anger after surviving a disaster or other traumatic event. At American Behavioral Clinics, we can help you. We invite you to give [...]
