Elite athletes are susceptible to mental health issues, just like anyone else. And, much like stress can adversely impact a person's work performance, a poor mental state can leave an athlete feeling sluggish, tense, and unable to perform at their own standards. This, in turn, can worsen their mental health. ... Read More
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Athletic Peak Performance – How Key Is Mental Health?
Research has shown the importance of mental health on how an individual performs in all areas of their life, including athletic performance. Understanding the relationship between how the brain and body relate to each other is key to building resilience and confidence and achieving peak athletic performance. The ... Read More
Emotional Blunting – The Signs and Treatment Options
Humans are capable of feeling and expressing a wide range of emotions, from joy at a wedding to grief when a loved one passes away. If you suffer from emotional blunting and apathy, though, it may seem like you're unable to feel anything at all. In this guide, learn the causes and effects of emotional blunting and the ... Read More
Recreational Therapy: What Are Its Benefits in Rehab?
“Can you provide a definition of recreational therapy?” We were talking to Adam Lazarus. Lazarus is the recreational therapist at FHE Health and had agreed to be interviewed as part of our expert interview series. “Recreational therapy is a way to utilize recreation to help clients find purpose, meaning, and joy in ... Read More
Worried About Workplace Burnout? Try This Questionnaire.
All jobs bring some level of stress, but for many workers, this stress takes a significant toll on their quality of life. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 83 percent of workers experience work-related stress, and over half of those surveyed say that it affects their lives outside of work. Experiencing ... Read More
The Mental Health Challenges of Becoming an Empty Nester
The world does not end when children grow up and leave home, but the mental health stresses that parents may experience during this significant life change can prove challenging. For parents facing the scary prospect of their kids' departure to go off and make a new life, some things can be done to help couples cope ... Read More
How to Shop for a Therapist
There are many reasons people may need to enlist a therapist's services. But whatever the motivation, when it comes to finding a therapist to suit your purposes, it helps to have some insight into how to shop for a therapist. With all the therapists today, it is customary to wonder if it is okay to "therapist shop." ... Read More
The Mental Health Impact of Retiring
Everybody dreams of the day they can stop working, receive a Social Security check every month, and enjoy the freedom to do what they want to do when they want to. Still, while some seniors slide easily into retirement life, others find it difficult to adjust to so much time on their hands. This may be especially true ... Read More
