Archive for December 2019
Mind-Body Connection: Unpacking The Relationship Between Nutrition and Mental Health
Before drive-thru restaurants, instant delivery apps, and specialty craft beer breweries, we used to gather, prepare, and eat food to survive. In recent decades, food and drinks have transformed from a mere means of fuel into a multi-billion-dollar industry with staggering rates of obesity and health problems to show for it. How many times have…
Read MoreHow to Support Someone with Anxiety (Even if You Feel Clueless)
Is someone you love struggling with anxiety? Do you want to be a supportive friend or confidant, but you worry about saying or doing the wrong thing? Mental illness can be confusing, and it’s reasonable to feel confused, worried, or uncertain about how to help intervene. Perhaps you are aware of the stigma and misconceptions…
Read MoreOn the Healing Journey: How to Engage in Self-Care for Trauma
An abusive parent. A gruesome car accident. A sexual assault. Whether they happened just yesterday or several years ago, these all represent different types of traumatic events. Any combination of traumatic experiences can result in a range of physical and emotional symptoms that can seriously impact your health. Healing from trauma can get complicated, and…
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