If our lives are a collection of moments, our memories are a reel of the most significant ones.
Read MoreEach year, the holiday season brings out a wide range of emotions, and often these emotions vary from person to person.
Read MoreHealth care providers recognize Social Anxiety as a mental health disorder that affects approximately 7.1% of U.S. adults (National Institute of Mental Health [NIHM], n.d.). Researchers have found that Social Anxiety has a variety of causes (NIMH, n.d.).
Read MoreMany people don’t realize they have a mental illness. Despite the estimate by the National Alliance on Mental Illness that one in five U.S. adults experience one or more mental illnesses annually, people are frequently under or mis-diagnosed.
Read MoreBefore the pandemic, 1 in 5 adults in the United States struggled with a mental illness. Of those facing a mental illness, half will not receive treatment. Considering this statistic is prior to the pandemic, these numbers may have even worsened in the past year.
Read MoreAccording to a U.S. Census report, more than 6% of the U.S. population have served or are currently serving in the military. Today, there are roughly 18 million veterans and 2.1 million active-duty and reserve military personnel in the United States.
Read MoreEveryone is called to become a leader in their circle of influence, work, church, and families. Leaders often carry a persona, showing strength and stamina to guide their flock. In a society that strives for greatness, they are particularly at risk of experiencing exhaustion, relational issues, and mental health issues.
Read MoreStress is one of the biggest challenges to many people's mental and physical well-being. During the pandemic, people have been facing increased stressors. We want to give you some tips for relieving stress in a very stress-fueled world.
Read MoreSpring cleaning is when we realize that we can no longer ignore the mess in our living rooms and decide it’s time to reevaluate the value of certain belongings in our lives. Decluttering can be a daunting task, so here are some spring cleaning tips to help your organizing be as stress-free as possible.
Read MoreSelf-Regulation allows us to monitor difficult thoughts and emotions calmly to respond in a way that is appropriate to ourselves, others, and our environment. Self control, the behavioral management part of self-regulation, not only helps our social interactions, but it is considered a fruit of the spirit from God (Galatians 5:22-23).
Read MoreWhile stress surrounding money has always been an issue in our society, job losses and rises in the cost of living during the pandemic have increased those worries. Because many people live paycheck to paycheck, even filling up the tank at the gas station and seeing that number climb higher can cause a strain on mental health.
Read MoreThe birds are singing, the sun is rising, and you’re rushing out the door to drive to work. While you might be checking to make sure you have your phone, you rarely think about how you’ve missed watching the sun rise.
Read MoreA new year begins. It is time to reset and embrace the renewal that every beginning brings. A blank page is before us, on which everything remains to be written. It's also an opportunity to improve our ways and do better than yesterday.
Read MoreMental Health is in a dire situation that has only been exacerbated by a global pandemic over the last 18 months. 61% of adults with any mental illness did not receive treatment nationwide.
Read MoreFocus is often given to the treatment of ADHD in children. however, according to the CDC, at least one-third of children with ADHD still have it in adulthood.
Read MoreIt’s easy from someone to tell us “Don’t panic!”, but choosing not to panic may not be so easy. A little fear, anxiety or increased alarm is a warranted response to genuine danger or stressful situations.
Read MoreBefore the pandemic, 1 in 5 adults in the United States struggled with a mental illness. Of those facing a mental illness, half will not receive treatment. Considering this statistic is prior to the pandemic, these numbers may have even worsened in the past year.
Read MoreAccording to the attachment theory, the two most important needs that infants have, are the same needs that adults have: Accessibility and Responsiveness.1
Read MoreThe Christmas season is finally here, providing some much-needed joy and reprieve from the difficult year we’ve all had so far. ‘Tis the season to be jolly, and in this article, we want to give you some tips on how to have the jolliest holiday season possible.
Read More2020 - the year of Covid-19, political animosity, economic suffering and racial tension - has taken a large toll on the nation’s mental health. In a study conducted in June by the CDC, 11% of respondents reported having seriously considered suicide in the 30 days before completing the survey!
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