Conflict happens. Unresolved conflict, however, can wreak havoc on health and relationships. Holding onto hurt feelings can increase stress, higher levels of which can adversely impact mental, emotional, and physical wellness. Elevated blood pressure, headaches, stomach upset, an impaired immune system, and sleep ... Read More
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Understanding Hypersomnia
Almost everyone has experienced disordered sleeping at some time in their life. The stress of a big project at work, the disruption of a new baby, and jet lag are common reasons people may struggle to sleep during the night or feel more tired than normal during the day. However, when disordered sleep becomes an ongoing ... Read More
How Self-Esteem Can Affect Mental Health
Self-esteem is widely regarded as a component of good mental health. However, while the benefits of being confident and limiting self-deprecating behavior might seem obvious at first glance, the truth is that these traits could be a sign of positive well-being. Why is self-esteem important? An appropriate sense of ... Read More
How Creative Hobbies Improve Mind-Body Wellness
Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the United States struggles with some type of mental illness every day. Some of the most common conditions include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disorder. While mental health conditions are treatable, only around 50% receive help. The good news is that ... Read More
Social Media Influencers and Your Mental Health
Social media feels inescapable. There are 4.8 billion social media users worldwide. On average, people report spending almost 2.5 hours on social media daily. And it's nearly impossible to be on social media without coming across social media influencers. So, what's the impact of social media influencers on the ... Read More
Healing Your Relationship with Food: Part 5, Restricting Food Because of Busyness or a Fear of Pain
Welcome to Part 5 of our journey toward healing your relationship with food. In Part 4, we explored the complexities of food restriction, focusing on two key motivations: weight loss and the impact of mental health challenges like depression and anxiety. We discussed how these factors influence eating habits and shared ... Read More
Healing Your Relationship with Food: Part 4, Restricting Food Due to Anxiety/Depression or for Weight Loss
Healing Your Relationship With Food: Part 1: Understanding the Mental Ties Part 2: The Physical Aspects Part 3: Emotional Eating Part 4: Restricting Food Due to Anxiety/Depression or for Weight Loss Part 5: Restricting Food Because of Busyness or a Fear of Pain Welcome to “Part 4” of our journey ... Read More
High-Potency Cannabis in Greater Demand — The Mental Health Stakes
Recreational use of cannabis is popular and considered normal. The medical profession largely regards the recreational and medicinal use of cannabis as safe, and it's legal in 24 states. Around 61.9 million Americans used cannabis in 2022. Names for cannabis include weed, marijuana, ganja, and dope. But since the ... Read More