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Think about your grandparents. When was the last time you visited them? Are you in close contact with them? Many of us are lucky to have a knit-tight relationship with our grandparents, many others not so much, to distance or even loss. Regardless of relationships, you may have noticed that a large population of seniors
We all experience negative emotions once in a while, but it is important for us to be able to handle those emotions in a healthy and effective way. Sometimes, we may feel the urge to respond to our emotions in ways that might worsen the situation, such as getting into an argument with a parent,
Depression is not something seen by the naked eye, it is psychological but can lead to physical effects in our body and brain. Researchers have found that untreated depression leads to neurodegenerative levels of brain inflammation. ** Untreated: no intervention at all to prevent or reduce a condition from worsening** Brain inflammation occurs in response
Let’s begin with what meditation is. Defined by Headspace ”Meditation isn’t about becoming a different person, a new person, or even a better person. It’s about training in awareness and getting a healthy sense of perspective. You’re not trying to turn off your thoughts or feelings. You’re learning to observe them without judgment. And eventually,
Working is prevalent amongst almost all populations. High school students, university students, and adults will encounter work at some point in their lives as it is an economic means of survival. Working at a job is almost inevitable in life- unless you come from a billionaire family - then there will be a time in
Trigger warning: The passage you are about to read contains suicide discussion. Mental health problems within men should be significantly addressed, but more importantly, the source of these issues should be addressed. With the notions of toxic masculinity being a dominant force in contemporary society, it is time to take a stance against it. Toxic
A positive body image is the concept of feeling good about your appearance and confident with your body regardless of how you may look. However, it is common for people to struggle with being happy with how they look. I used to struggle with it too. Here, we will discuss what causes body image issues, the outcomes of a negative body image, and some things that can be done to help you overcome body image issues.
Trigger Warning: in this article there is discussion of suicide, death and other mental health topics. The contents of this blog are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a
As we approach the end of the first month of 2021, you may be looking back at the goals you have set at the beginning of the year, or, you may have not set official goals yet. If you are in the latter group, you do not have to wait until next year to start
