Author: couragehw

Suicide Prevention: Risks, Warnings, and Protective Factors

September 26, 2023
September is Suicide Prevention Month, so let’s take this time to pay special attention and foster awareness of this serious social issue. The American Psychiatric Association and the Suicide Prevention...

Trauma-Informed Care and Why It Matters

July 5, 2023
How we’re falling short in treating trauma victims and what we can do to fix it.

Seasonal Allergies Are Back—What You Can Do About It

June 7, 2023
There are solutions, including over-the-counter medications and allergy shots.

Understanding Intrusive Thoughts

April 30, 2023
“There is no institution more powerful than the institution of your mind.” —Naide P. Obiang This is an abridged version published by Psychology Today on Feb. 26th, 2020 by Melissa...

How to boost your immune system

January 31, 2023
As winter is upon us, avoiding seasonal illnesses like the flu and colds can be helped by overall good health, and reduced stress.

Seasonal Affective Disorder: What You Should Know

January 5, 2023
The bright lights of the holiday season aren’t just for decoration; they can also help regulate your mood. In late fall and winter, shorter daylight hours leave many people with...

Eating Well for Mental Health

December 13, 2022
Original article posted at sutterhealth.org To boost your mental health, focus on eating plenty of fruits and vegetables along with foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon. Dark...

Is an Infrared Sauna Better Than a Traditional Sauna?

November 28, 2022
A good sweat session is often associated with intense exercise like running, cycling, or strength training, but you can also warm things up while relaxing and rejuvenating in an infrared...

New UK Study Confirms: Alpha-Stim Improves Quality of Life By Relieving Anxiety

September 8, 2021
Researchers from the United Kingdom’s Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) and General Practice Alliance (GPA) recently conducted a study to examine whether Alpha-Stim® can be a useful tool to improve quality of...

5 Ways to Manage the Waiting Game

August 26, 2021
How we wait can make all the difference. Posted November 4, 2020 |  By: Leah Katz Ph.D. Source: Serkan Göktay/Pexels I think it’s safe to say that we all know what the...