Substance abuse and mental health can be linked in numerous ways. People struggling with a mental health condition may turn to drugs and alcohol for immediate, short-term relief rather than pursuing treatment for the underlying mental health issue. These are short-term solutions to the symptoms and not the problem. Soon, you’re on a path toward … Read More
You can’t stop a tropical storm or hurricane, but you can take steps now to protect you and your family. If you live in areas at risk, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages you to begin preparing for hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 through November 30 each year. … Read More
Do you want to feel better about yourself? You can learn how to build self-esteem and raise your confidence by building inner strength. Try these tips: Outline your goals and accomplish them. Each time you get to check something off your to-do list, you’re going to feel great about yourself and your accomplishments. Practice being … Read More
There are times in everyone’s life where nothing seems to be going as planned. Often one or two significant challenges or setbacks can distort the way we view the present. Negative thoughts can skew our perception of the world around us and prevent us from having a healthy perspective on life. Your outlook on a … Read More
One of the hottest trends in stress management in the past year has been coloring books for adults. If you have not seen these, they often feature intricate black-and-white designs that are best completed with vivid colored pencils or fine markers. A recent search of Amazon returned 70,000 options to choose from. While parents have … Read More
Re-post from SHRM Blog In recent weeks there has been a renewed focus on mental health issues, especially in light of a couple of high-profile celebrity suicides. Professional athletes like Kevin Love of the Cleveland Cavaliers and other luminaries have also been forthright in talking about their own issues with mental health. These events have … Read More
Depression is a medical disorder with a biological or chemical basis that affects thoughts, moods, feelings, behavior and physical health. Depression may occur with no identifiable cause or be triggered by a life event. Depression affects more than 18 million Americans of all ages and races and may occur only once or may be a … Read More
June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. Here are some facts from the PTSD Journal: PTSD is our body’s reaction to a traumatic event. Symptoms are both physical and psychological. Symptoms may include: nightmares or unwanted memories of the trauma, avoidance of situations that bring back memories of the trauma, heightened reactions, anxiety, or … Read More
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has designated the month of May as Mental Health Month. This is a time set aside to recognize the importance of self-care practices aimed at our mental health. It is also a time when we promote the importance of eliminating the stigma associated with seeking care for our … Read More
When we think of the concept of well-being, we often think of our physical health. It’s easy to count the number of steps we take each day and set a goal to add a few more. Mental health is a little more elusive. Having poor mental health does not have to equate to having a … Read More