4 Tips for Teaching Your Teen Mental Health in a Safe and Positive Way
byThere are so many things happening in the world right now, most of which are scary enough as an adult, but it can feel…
There are so many things happening in the world right now, most of which are scary enough as an adult, but it can feel…
You’ve probably heard of ‘detoxing’ when it comes to your health. While the science behind detox is disputed, the sentiment is a sound one….
Next time you exercise to take note of the way you feel. Chances are you feel much better than you did before. Sometimes, even…
Many of us can agree that we want to look our best, but often it is how we feel that can have the biggest…
Long summer days seem to stretch on forever, but before we know it, the summer will draw to an end and the cold weather will start creeping back in. For some, the idea of frosty evenings, snow and the countdown to Christmas are really exciting- but many of us start struggling with our mental health at the turn of the season. Here are some of the reasons why, and what you can do about them.
How often have you remained silent when you saw a friend struggling with a problem? Don’t feel bad if you have done this—what you unwittingly did was follow an important rule in how to give good advice: wait to be asked.
As we go through life and experience the world, we solve problems, observe behavior, and generally get better at living. Experience arms us with the knowledge that we share to help other people. It’s a natural behavior, especially when it applies to the people we love.
Your friend’s problem belongs to them, and they have a right to solve it, not solve it, or ask for help solving it. This is where following some helpful guidelines about advice-giving comes in. That’s right; we’re going to give you some advice about giving advice.
There are obvious and clear advantages to living in the modern world. We don’t have to worry about predators, or the elements, or, for the most part, about food. It’s all been taken care of. However, that doesn’t mean it’s all plain sailing. We’re still subject to our human bodies, which haven’t made the transition into this worry-free existence. Our anxiety buttons are still triggered, but now it’s because of things like flashing screens, beeping horns, crowds, and so on. Life is pretty complicated, even if it’s convenient, and as a result, there are plenty of people living with anxiety. If you’re one of them, then the good news is that there are things you can do to reduce the severity of your anxiety. We take a look at eight ways below.
46.4% of American adults will suffer from mental illness at some point in their lifetime. That’s almost one in every two people. Clearly, mental health is a significant problem in this country. There’s never been a greater need for effective mental health treatment approaches.
Meditation has several known benefits for dealing with stress, anxiety, and finding your awareness. In a busy, to-do list filled world, meditation offers a…
Mindfulness is essential to living a full and happy life. Being aware of yourself and the things around you in the present moment, and understanding the patterns of your own mind can help you to remain calm and reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. But unfortunately, life gets in the way sometimes and we forget to be mindful. If you find it hard to stay mindful throughout the day, try making some of these simple changes in your life.