Mental Health Tips For Older Adults
Emotional health and wellbeing is just as important as your physical health and fitness levels and as such, as you age, it is time to devote more energy to ensuring your mental health is in good condition. To learn more about how you can take care of your overall well-being,
Is Omega-3 Good For Anxiety? Let’s Take A Closer Look
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NIMH » NIMH Intramural Research Program Training Opportunities
Date and Time December 5, 20232:00 to 4:00 pm Eastern Time General description Are you interested in learning about the training opportunities available at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Intramural Research Program (IRP)? Join the Office of Fellowship Training for a virtual information session to learn about a
Many teenagers today are not well; that’s the conclusion of both government data and observations from Talkspace therapists. According to the CDC, 42% of high school students reported feeling very sad or hopeless and 22% seriously considered attempting suicide. in a Talkspace Supplier Survey who work with teens, 63% report
One Foot in Front of the Other – My Brain’s Not Broken
Time can be complicated to manage. Sometimes it seems like time moves at a snail’s pace. Other times, we feel like our lives are moving faster than we can keep up: weeks, months (even years!) can seem like they go by in the blink of an eye. Regardless of how
Experiencing Joy in Caregiving | Mental Health America
Soo Jin unexpectedly became a caregiver when her sister-in-law was diagnosed with leukemia. After just one phone call, Soo Jin was heading to her sister-in-law’s house to pack her things and welcome her to her house. When talking about care, the focus is often on difficulties and there are many
Gratitude – A Mental Health Game Changer
Gratitude can be a game changer. It helps train your brain to notice and appreciate the little things in life, and by doing so, greatly changes your experience of life. Gratitude can increase happiness and well-being, life satisfaction, and even overall health, while decreasing the things we all want less
How To Look After Your Mental Health During The Holidays
While it seems to start earlier every year, with Thanksgiving celebrated this week (November 23) and Diwali last week (November 13), it’s undeniable that the holiday season is right around the corner. Regardless of your religious beliefs or traditions, all holidays have some similarities in the joys that can be
I have spent years of my life without bipolar medication working, or at least without bipolar medication working to the extent that one would like. I know this is not the common refrain around medications (the common refrain is to take medication for bipolar disorder and get better), but it
Celiac disease and mental health: The truth hurts
hHow did the brain separate from the rest of the body? I have always believed that the interplay of anatomy and physiology runs the show. An example of this is celiac disease and mental health. Let’s see the connections… Surprisingly, the human gut microbiome is made up of between 10
How Outdoor Exercise Benefits Your Mental Health
While many people work to maintain their health and improve their fitness, others do so for their mental health. The link between physical activity and mental health is in the chemicals your brain releases to make you feel good, including endorphins. This increases your self-esteem, improves your concentration, and helps
Time to Check In On Men — Talkspace
For too long, masculinity has been associated with silence: the phrases “man of few words” and “strong, silent guy” suggest that it is appropriate and even admirable for men not to talk too much. But keeping your mouth shut about your thoughts and feelings can have serious consequences for men’s
