Mental & Emotional Health – Page 3

What Does an ADHD Diagnosis Mean for Adults?

Do you lose or quit jobs frequently because you just can’t focus or stay organized? Have relationship problems because you can’t complete tasks? Forget important things or easily become upset over minor things? It’s possible you have attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which is surprisingly common in adults. Often unrecognized in adults, ADHD affects about 4.4%… Continue reading What Does an ADHD Diagnosis Mean for Adults?

8 Steps of Gratitude that Will Change Your Life

With Thanksgiving a few weeks away, now is the time of year that people reflect and give thanks for whatever they’re grateful for in their lives. Gratitude has been shown to make us more patient, improve relationships, help ease depression, give us happiness that lasts, and more. You can’t force change. You need to allow… Continue reading 8 Steps of Gratitude that Will Change Your Life

Stop Being A Superwoman!

Are you one of them? You know – the ones who have 100 things to do and get them all done. We work hard and are totally dedicated to fulfilling our marriage, parenting, career and friendship goals. We’re superwomen. But there’s a problem. On the upside it feels amazing to be successful and needed on… Continue reading Stop Being A Superwoman!

The Simple Words that Can Save Suicidal People

Most of us are likely to know or love somebody who has been affected by suicide. Statistics from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show how common this disturbing phenomenon is. Nearly 45,000 lives were lost to suicide in 2016. Suicide rates have gone up more than 30 percent in half of the… Continue reading The Simple Words that Can Save Suicidal People

Trade in Your Meds for Mountains with Forest Bathing

Over 4.5 billion prescriptions are written in the US every year, a staggering number that’s been climbing for over a decade. While many of these medications save lives, they also come with a host of less desirable consequences: sky-high price tags, risk of addiction, and uncomfortable side effects. In hopes of protecting their patients from… Continue reading Trade in Your Meds for Mountains with Forest Bathing

How to Conquer Panic Attacks

Over 40 million adults in the U.S. suffer from anxiety and panic disorders. And as privileged as they are, celebrities are no exception when it comes to panic attacks. Whether it’s a one-time event or something they consistently struggle with, dealing with a panic attack is never easy. Most recently, supermodel Gisele Bundchen described in… Continue reading How to Conquer Panic Attacks

Choose Kinder Self-Talk and Say Goodbye to Shyness

Are you shy? Socially anxious? Quiet around others and hesitant to speak up with your point of view? Statistics show that social inhibition is a widespread phenomenon, with 40-60% of all adults admitting to some form of ‘shyness’. Thankfully, there is a simple way to increase your confidence and become more empowered in your communication.… Continue reading Choose Kinder Self-Talk and Say Goodbye to Shyness

The Health Magic of Thermal & Mineral Baths

Nestled in the snowy Jemez mountains of Northern New Mexico, miles and miles from the nearest paved road, an unlikely crowd gathers…in bathing suits. The hikers, nature lovers, and health enthusiasts have come from far and wide to experience a few of the many natural hot springs scattered across the American West. By soaking in… Continue reading The Health Magic of Thermal & Mineral Baths

Is Nature Deficit Disorder iGen’s Next Epidemic?

Nature Deficit Disorder – the subtle condition you may not have heard about, with serious side effects affecting everyone from toddlers to top level executives – may be more prevalent than ADHD. An estimated six million American children have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)—and about 60% of those cases will carry on into adulthood. But… Continue reading Is Nature Deficit Disorder iGen’s Next Epidemic?

Community Gardens are Growing Revolutions

Almost everything starts as a seed. You started as a seed, your pets, the tree outside your window, the ideas that led to your iPhone, your tablet, and laptop started as seeds. As society races towards a high-tech future, shooting for the moon (and Mars), we’re learning that, despite our progress, there is much we… Continue reading Community Gardens are Growing Revolutions

5 Things NOT to Do in The Morning if You Want A Good Day – and What to Do Instead

Your current morning routine could be adversely affecting your quality of life. Set yourself up for success by replacing these harmful habits with actions that empower you to create a life you love. So, determine that you WON’T: Hit the snooze button. “Sleeping in” by hitting snooze can actually make you feel more sluggish, and… Continue reading 5 Things NOT to Do in The Morning if You Want A Good Day – and What to Do Instead

The Death of Hope

We’re all familiar with the phenomenon of suicide, but there’s another kind of death that results from losing all hope. It’s called “give-up-itis,” and a researcher has now identified markers of the extraordinary condition as well as areas of the brain that may influence it. Give-up-itis, formally known as psychogenic death, usually follows a trauma… Continue reading The Death of Hope

Making Happiness Last Longer

For most people, the sense of happiness derived from a luxurious vacation, a good movie or a tasty dinner at a restaurant may seem short-lived, but what if it were possible to extend these feelings of enjoyment? Researchers from the University of Minnesota and Texas A&M University decided to explore whether the way people frame… Continue reading Making Happiness Last Longer

Thinking Positively Can Improve Health Habits

Unhealthy people were more inclined to act on public-health messages (stop smoking, get moving) when they were prompted to think positively about other people and things. People who weren’t encouraged to engage in positive thinking, on the other hand, didn’t follow the advice. The findings, from University of Pennsylvania researchers, were published in PNAS. The… Continue reading Thinking Positively Can Improve Health Habits

Research Shows That Busy People Make Healthier Choices

Busyness is often thought of as a modern day affliction, but it can also help you delay gratification and make decisions that benefit you in the longer-term, according to 2018 research from the global business school INSEAD. (“INSEAD” is originally an acronym for the French “Institut Européen d’Administration des Affaires” or European Institute of Business… Continue reading Research Shows That Busy People Make Healthier Choices

Post Summer Blues? 5 Ways to Boost Your Mood This Fall

For many people the end of summertime means back to school and back to the grind. Companies launch into their 4th quarter which means the summer slack off season is done and it’s time to get serious as we close out the end of the year. Between the dip in temperatures, shorter days, work and… Continue reading Post Summer Blues? 5 Ways to Boost Your Mood This Fall

Suicide Prevention: How to Help Others in Need

Many Americans have experienced the devastating effects of suicide firsthand. Some have had a family member or friend take their own life. Others may have experienced suicidal thoughts or actions themselves. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), suicide is the second leading cause of death among 18- to 24-year-olds and claims the… Continue reading Suicide Prevention: How to Help Others in Need

Expressing Your Gratitude Is More Powerful than You Think

Thanking someone really does make a difference: New research shows that people significantly underestimate the positive impact a letter of gratitude has on its recipient. The study, conducted by investigators from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and the University of Texas at Austin, appeared in the journal Psychological Science. In the analysis,… Continue reading Expressing Your Gratitude Is More Powerful than You Think