What is chronic pain? The experience of chronic pain is unique to each individual, but generally it means pain that is constant or frequently recurring for at least a few months. Most of the people have been experiencing it for years or even decades. For some, the pain began with an acute injury. For many […]
Look Around, Look Within
Your surroundings say a lot about your mental health Take a moment to consider your surroundings. Do you feel safe? Do you have access to health care and grocery stores? Does your home support you, both physically and mentally? Challenge yourself to look at your world and how different factors can affect your mental health. […]
Awareness to Action
May 18th is Mental Health Action Day! This global movement is about shifting the culture of mental health from awareness to action. We challenge you to dedicate one hour to take action for your mental health. Then post about it using #MentalHealthAction. Here is a list of 18 actions you can take to support yourself […]
Talking to Children about Traumatic Events
With current media coverage of traumatic events, your nervous system is getting an onslaught of information. Some of it is helpful. Some is scary. Altogether, it can be overwhelming. How do you balance staying informed and not obsessing about every detail? How do you talk to children about trauma? Your Response is Normal Your response […]
Mental Health: Back to Basics
More and more people are talking about mental health. An increasing number of folks are starting to see it for what it is: one important component of your overall health and wellbeing, just like your physical health. But mental health conditions, resources, and conversations can still feel complicated and out of reach. Let’s go over […]
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