September marks Suicide Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, fostering understanding, and promoting action to prevent suicide. It is a call to come together and address one of the most pressing public health crises of our time. Suicide affects millions of people globally, leaving a deep and lasting impact on individuals, families, and communities. To truly understand and…
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Why Therapy Isn’t Enough… Exploring Mental Health Traditionally and Holistically
In our fast-paced, modern world, mental health challenges have become increasingly prevalent. While traditional approaches often focus solely on the mind, a holistic wellness perspective recognizes that mental health is deeply interconnected with our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. By healing the whole person, we can achieve a more balanced, fulfilling life. Before we explore how to tackle mental health…
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Suffering is Optional… September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Per the National Institute of Mental Health, suicide is defined as “defined as death caused by self-directed injurious behavior with intent to die as a result of the behavior.” Overall, it ranks as the 12th leading cause of death for all ages in the United States; but moves to the #2 slot for ages 10-14 and 25-34 and #3 among…
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How Your Diet Impacts Your Stress Level Tips & Tricks to Improve Your Eating Habits
Usually, when you start looking at ways to reduce your stress levels, you likely look first to your work life: How much work do you perform, and how much of it interrupts your daily home life? You’d also examine other life responsibilities, and whether or not through it all you are practicing good self-care. Grand it – all of these…
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The Lowdown on Chronic Stress How Stress Can Affect Us Physically
Due to the hectic pace of modern life, it has become increasingly difficult to avoid stressful situations in and out of the home. Common sources of stress include financial hardships, issues at work, unsuccessful relationships, and familial obligations. Individuals from all stages of life experience stress to varying degrees. However, while we do not usually think of stress in a…
