psychologytoday -Yoga is widely known for reducing stress, improving flexibility and concentration, and promoting a sense of peace—to name just a few of its possible positive outcomes. On top of its physical benefits, however, researchers are beginning to understand more about yoga’s therapeutic benefits for mental health concerns. In fact, some research indicates that yoga can be…
MIKE MCRAE – Having genes that put you at risk of depression could also make you susceptible to a variety of other health conditions, often seemingly unconnected. According to new research, this could include things like coronary heart disease and even bacterial infections. The new study assessed the genetic risk factors of major depressive disorder…
Kelton Wright – Some sick days are obvious: a bad cough, a broken wrist, food poisoning. We sit out work for fevers, colds, and injuries just by shooting over an email to our boss. At many companies, it’s even understood when you need to sneak out for a dental appointment or a doctor’s visit. But…
Julia Martin Burch, PhD – Heading back to school sparks an upswing in anxiety for many children. The average child’s school day is packed with potential stressors: separating from parents, meeting academic expectations, managing peer groups, and navigating loud, crowded school hallways and cafeteria, to name just a few of many challenges. That’s why it’s…
Mental Health America – Pregnancy and the birth of a child can be a joyous and exciting time, but some women may struggle with their mental health as they transition to motherhood. Mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorder may surface during or after pregnancy. Additionally, birth-related post-traumatic stress disorder or a severe but rare condition called…
GoodTherapy – More than 50 million students are enrolled in public schools across the United States. Of those, one in five meet the criteria for a mental health condition. About 70-80% of these students won’t receive any kind of treatment or therapy. Because children and adolescents spend most of their time at school, teachers, administrators, school nurses, and…
4 ways sleep affects your mental health CMHA- Mental health is a state of well-being and we all have it. Whether we live with a mental illness or not, we can all feel well. But how can we go about improving our mental health and well-being? And once we get there, how do we stay…
CHRISTINE BEAUCHAMP -It seems ironic when you think about it. Fitness is supposed to be about health and living your best life possible. Why then, do we find ourselves stressed and anxious rather than inspired? When you’re living in a world that thrives on the concept of insufficiency it can be difficult to keep a…
neaToday– According to a recent report from the Pew Research Center, 95% of teens use a smartphone, and 45% say they are online almost constantly. About 70% of teens are on Snapchat and Instagram, while 85% are on Youtube. One would think all this near constant “socializing” would make teens feel more connected than ever before. In…
HealthDay News — Spending at least two hours a week in nature may promote health and well-being, according to a study published online June 13 in Scientific Reports. Mathew P. White, Ph.D., from the University of Exeter Medical School in the United Kingdom, and colleagues examined associations between recreational nature contact in the last seven…
