Tag: help
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Media and The Portrayal of Mental Illness Disorders
Integrative Life Center Movies and television shows, as well as other forms of entertainment, have the ability to shape how we see the world. However, the portrayal of mental illness in the media is not often one that is portrayed accurately and studies show that they negatively influence public perception while sustaining the stigma. For…
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IDLE HANDS: TIPS TO KEEP YOURSELF BUSY & MAINTAIN SOBRIETY
Windmill Wellness One of the most common challenges people struggling with addiction face is what to do instead of their bad habits. Some may fear they cannot have fun without drugs or alcohol, while others are simply new to sober activities. Either way, having a repertoire of fun and fulfilling activities to fall back on…
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Eating Well for Mental Health
Consuming fewer processed foods can lead to better brain and emotional health. Sutter Health Staff From a young age, we’re taught that eating well helps us look and feel our physical best. What we’re not always told is that good nutrition significantly affects our mental health, too. A healthy, well-balanced diet can help us think…
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Indiana losing $4B per year on untreated mental illness report
Hayley DeSilva – Beckers Behavioral Health Researchers in Indiana have found that untreated mental illness is costing the state $4.2 billion per year, according to a report from the Indiana Behavioral Health Commission The largest cost is related to premature mortality, which accounts for $1.4 billion of the total. Other costs include: -$885 million in productivity losses…
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New Evidence That Therapy Can Make You Happier
Jim Davies In “All Eyes on Me,” a song from his new Netflix special Inside, the musician-comedian Bo Burnham pauses to ask, “You want to hear a funny story?” He tells us that, five years ago, he quit performing live because, while on stage, he’d experience severe panic attacks. He spent that time trying to improve…
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The Power of Positivity in Addiction Recovery in Minneapolis
Optionsfamily.com When it comes to building a new life in addiction recovery from drugs or alcohol, the power of positivity is often underestimated. Focusing on long-term happiness can help each person live life to the fullest, in recovery from alcohol and drugs. Some people believe that if you look good, you feel good. Other people…
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Protecting Your Mental Health on Thanksgiving
Brought to you by Trust Mental Health People in the United States are more likely to feel their stress increases rather than decreases during the holidays. The holidays can be a hectic time for many, and a lack of money, a lack of time, and the hype and commercialism of the season causes increased stress…
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12 Things to Do If You’re Celebrating Thanksgiving Solo
Lauren Schumacker Practically nothing about this year has felt normal, and, unfortunately, there’s no real end in sight as far as that’s concerned. As COVID-19 cases spike across the country, more families and groups of friends may be considering calling off their usual Thanksgiving plans this year (or just taking action and doing it). And that…
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Buddhist Teachings on Mindfulness Meditation
BY LION’S ROAR STAFF – Buddhist wisdom for our time What is mindfulness meditation and how do you do it? Below you’ll find the basics about the practice and its Buddhist roots, plus easy-to-follow instructions and additional reading. What is mindfulness? Some might primarily think of it as a state of mind; others, as a practice.…
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Use Mindfulness to Improve Well-Being
By Mayo Clinic Health System staff If you’ve heard of or read about mindfulness — a form of meditation — you might be curious about how to practice it. Find out how to do mindfulness exercises and how they might benefit you. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the act of being intensely aware of what…