CDC – The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. How you respond…
Danny Welch – The benefits of routine exercise have been well documented. Blaring headlines tout weight loss, muscle gain, lower cholesterol, improved mental health, sharper focus, stronger bones and a stronger heart, among other improvements. But a new study has shown that exercise may actually be more important to happiness than wealth. In a large survey of…
Greer Grenley – Depression is a widespread issue in the U.S. affecting about 40 million adults. Fortunately, there are many ways to feel better. Talking to a licensed psychiatrist can make a huge difference and there are so many effective medications out there. Exercise and healthy eating can help too, as can opening up to…
Martin Welke – Two-thirds of adults consider work to be the main cause of stress in their lives. In fact, Generation Z is experiencing poor mental health even before entering the workplace. This can have a knock-on effect that restricts creativity and their ability to perform at their best. But you can do something about it. The mind can’t…
Joel Shannon – A three-digit suicide prevention hotline number will soon make seeking emergency mental health help more like calling 911, federal regulators announced Thursday. When the months-long process is completed, U.S. residents will be able to call 988 for help in a mental health emergency, just as 911 connects people in need to first-responders for other emergencies. Currently, the National…
Get outside in the sunlight Tanya Peisley – Exposure to sunlight plays an important role in influencing our moods. Sunlight helps increase our body’s levels of vitamin D and also promotes the production of serotonin which regulates mood. During winter, Australians require about 30 minutes of sunshine to maintain optimal levels of vitamin D. A…
Dustin Ross Kebre -Today’s zeitgeist is in the midst of a ever growing debate of how mental health contributes to weight gain and/or eating issues or disorders. This conversation emulates similar debates between Medical Dr.’s and Psychotherapists that have been going on for many years. The debate also mirrors the history of Psychology as well…
A Body & Mind Health services, LLC had our first annual Hooked on mental health fishing event on Saturday October 26th 2019. We had a great turn out that morning even with the cold and the wind everyone had a great time. Watch this awesome video Channel 6 filmed of our day! look out for…
Amanda Blankenship – Your mental health has a profound impact on other aspects of your life, including your finances. Although we often joke around about taking a mental health day, most of us could benefit from one time to time. “Fake” Sick Days Most of us throw around the words “mental health day” like they…
Summer and Warm Weather Effects on Mental Health The Healthy Place – Summer weather affects mental health by wearing down your body. The summer sun feels amazing after a long winter and rainy spring, but sunlight can have some surprising effects on the body. Spending time out in the sun can make you feel tired.…
