Seattle Times calls it the Big Dark. To the rest of us it’s just winter. But whatever you call the five months of the year when cloudy days end with the sun setting before 5:00 pm, the lack of sunlight can be hard to live with. Lots of people get…
About Exercise & Mental Health We know that regular physical activity can help us lose weight by burning fat and strengthening our muscles, but how does exercise affect the brain? In this post, we’ll examine the connection between exercise and the mind, discuss what happens chemically to our brains when…
About Psychological Care Though paying special attention to our mental health may seem less important than keeping up with our physical health, it’s essential that we check in with ourselves in both ways for our overall wellness. Receiving psychological care has a multitude of benefits that can…
If you find yourself with a case of the “winter blues,” you’re not alone. It is estimated that at least 5% of adults in the U.S. suffer from seasonal depression, which is sometimes known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The majority of people who are impacted by Seasonal Depression…
Navigating stressful situations is a fact of life for everyone. However, the more you know about what causes stress, how it affects your body and what it can do to you physically and emotionally long-term, the better equipped you’ll be to handle it. In this post, we’ll…
Our lives have undoubtedly changed since the start of the pandemic over a year ago. Many of us had to overcome the effects of contracting COVID-19 or cope emotionally because a loved one suffered from it. Additionally, many of us who retained employment had to turn our homes into offices…
Though Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be difficult to diagnose, it’s estimated that over 6 million children in America have it. In this post, we’ll define ADHD; discuss why there is a month dedicated to making the public aware of the disorder and explore ways to seek help if…
Many are careful to socially distance, wear face masks and wash hands regularly to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and maintain the best possible physical health. But some don’t make the same considerations for mental health and coronavirus when assessing overall wellness. In this post, we’ll review the effect…
Childhood mental disorders are defined as any “serious changes in the way children typically learn, behave or handle their emotions, which causes distress and problems getting through the day.” A disorder isn’t necessarily present for isolated episodes, which are a normal part of a child’s development, but if the behaviors…
Though a lot of attention is paid to our physical fitness, our mental health and well-being often takes a back burner in doctor-patient conversations. To provide adequate care, we need to discuss both. May is Mental Health Month, so it’s the perfect time to bring awareness to issues and behaviors…
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