Finding a Healthy Body & Mind
Life is crazy. Often we have many things going on at once. Work, school, controlling finances, running the kids around to activities, planning and preparing dinner, taking care of a family member, getting the sleep you need, and the list goes on. There is always so much to think about and so many things to…
Mindful Spending: How To Use Your Tax & Economic Stimulus Payments to Nurture Your Mental Health
In a February 2021 report released by the American Psychological Association, mental health stress is at the highest level since the global coronavirus pandemic was declared over a year ago. COVID-19, political derision, and economic uncertainty were identified as the top culprits for this new psychiatric pandemic. As American tax refunds begin to bolster bank accounts, the…
Walk for wishes
Hi everyone, A @abmhealthservices will be participating with Walk For Wishes June 4th at Esther Simplot park. The event is scheduled for a 1 mile loop that will end at the Music on the Water concert series. Make-A-Wish is working hard every day to transform the lives of children with critical illnesses. This cause is…
Five Common Trauma Therapies
Mental health symptoms associated with the novel coronavirus pandemic could last months or years longer than the pandemic itself. Specifically, many individuals and families may seek out therapy to help with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Symptoms of PTSD include nightmares, severe anxiety, flashbacks, or uncontrolled thoughts about a traumatic incident. If the symptoms get worse, affect…
The Link Between Green Space and Mental Health
Spring is finally here, bringing longer days, warmer temperatures, and new growth. As a behavioral health provider, this is the perfect time for you to encourage your clients to enjoy the benefits of green space. Green Health Benefits Research shows that green spaces and nature can be a vital part of mental and physical health.…
How Nutrition Affects Behavioral and Mental Health
Do the foods we eat influence our mental health? That’s the idea behind nutritional psychology, also called nutritional psychiatry. Studies suggest there is, indeed, a connection between food and mental health. After all, our brains require food for fuel, just like any other organ. It makes sense that the kind of fuel is important. Plus,…
Walk For Wishes
Hi everyone, A Body & Mind will be sponsoring/participating with Walk For Wishes June 4th at Esther Simplot park. The event is scheduled for a 1 mile loop that will end at the Music on the Water concert series. Make-A-Wish is working hard every day to transform the lives of children with critical illnesses. This…
How Will New Legislation Impact Addiction Treatment?
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 into law. Much of the funding in this act is related to COVID-19 relief, such as vaccine distribution, unemployment assistance, lending to small businesses and organizations, and expanded testing. However, a portion of the spending bill is also related…
The Power of Outdoors for Mental Health Treatment
Health providers and clients everywhere are looking for different solutions to many behavioral health disorders and symptoms. While some potential mental health treatments may be untested or controversial, one approach has long shown significant promise, without high costs or side effects: Mother Nature and the great outdoors.Many years of scientific research and anecdotal accounts demonstrate…