Author: Myles Nelson There are a multitude of outdoor activities that contribute to a positive boost in mental health. Studies have shown that spending time outdoors can greatly reduce your symptoms of anxiety and depression. Psychiatrist Leela Magavi explains that consistent engagement in outdoor activities and experiences with nature lead to mental health improvements. Dr.…
Last week, A Body & Mind sponsored the International Conference on Refugees of 2022. You might not know, but A Body & Mind prides itself on providing mental health services and support to the refugee population here in Boise! At the conference, spent two days learning, growing, connecting, and being filled with inspiration by so…
It can be hard to know where to start looking when you recognize that you need some help. Below are some resources, both locally and nationally, for you to utilize if you or someone you know is struggling. You matter. No matter who you are or what your struggle is. Reach out. These resources are…
We have all heard that drinking alcohol is not good for us, yet an estimated 14.4 million people struggle with an alcohol use disorder in the United States alone….and this was before the COVID-19 pandemic![1] COVID-19 has burdened us with many personal challenges – from paranoia and fear of contagion, loneliness and depression brought on by…
What is SAD? Seasonal Affective Disorder is a Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) that follows a seasonal pattern. Typically, symptoms begin in late fall or early winter and last throughout the winter months, usually subsiding by spring or summer. The most difficult months for people with SAD tend to be January and February. Some individuals experience the onset…
Active people tend to overthink what food is doing for their body—Is keto good for endurance? What’s the perfect post-training macro spread? Butter or no butter in my coffee?—but underthink what it’s doing for their mind. Yet you’ve probably noticed that what you eat impacts what’s going on upstairs. We’ve all devoured a cheat meal…
It may seem that stretching is only meant for after a workout, during yoga, or after sitting at a desk for 8 to 10 hours. Bu did you know that stretching is also meant for building, creating, and strengthening your mind? Stretching creates a mind body connection that helps us relieve tension, stress, and help…
We all need forms of self-care and love in order for our lifestyle to be positively affected. But where do we start? And what does self-care look like? There are different forms of self-care from little acts of kindness to yourself to taking a 2 hour massage. A great way to show self-kindness is telling…
Meditation is a form of mindfulness that allows us to relax, become in tune with our emotions, thoughts, and feelings, and create a greater sense of mental, physical, and emotional self-awareness. Beginning meditation can be challenging to those who have never tried it due to having to remain consciously present, preventing thoughts from running around,…
Receiving counseling services can be intimidating based upon the surrounding mental health stigma about mental services. This results in the outweighing benefits of counseling to go unforeseen. Counseling can be a major positive factor is steering and guiding us towards our personal goals as well as strengthening our outlook on life and relationships with others.…
