DON'T EVER GIVE UP
Inspiration and Its Wisdom Author Marion Mwanukuzi We live in a world where everything we do results in stress. In this endless trap, we try our best to come up with incredible ways to motivate ourselves to get up the next day. We have little or less time to enjoy the little things in life […]
Mental Health Friday 2023-01-27 On Mental Health Friday, we post, in alphabetical order, one per week, information on mental health disorders. Mental Health Friday is for informational purposes only, and is in no way meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please do not self diagnose and seek professional help for what […]
2023-01-26 Latino Teens Are Deputized as Health Educators to Sway the Unvaccinated Heidi de Marco, California Healthline Classmates often stop Alma Gallegos as she makes her way down the bustling hallways of Theodore Roosevelt High School in southeast Fresno. The 17-year-old senior is frequently asked by fellow students about covid-19 testing, vaccine safety, and […]
Poverty and Mental Health By Editorial Team Poverty can have a significant impact on an individual’s and a family’s mental health. Studies have shown that individuals living in poverty are at a higher risk for developing mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The stress and uncertainty that […]
2023-01-26 Pressure Mounts for Hospice Reform by Ava Kofman ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Series: The Hospice Hustle How a Visionary Movement Became a Plaything for Profiteers Last week, the four largest hospice trade associations […]
Thursday’s Travels 2023-01-26 We feel, and studies suggest, that travel can be a form of therapy for many, so we have added “Thursday’s Travels”, where we post travel related content for people that wish to get acquainted with new places. We post content in alphabetical order by country with links to their respective […]
2023-01-25 Transgender People in Rural America Struggle to Find Doctors Willing or Able to Provide Care Helen Santoro For Tammy Rainey, finding a health care provider who knows about gender-affirming care has been a challenge in the rural northern Mississippi town where she lives. As a transgender woman, Rainey needs the hormone estrogen, […]
Landscaping and Mental Health By Editorial Team A lush, landscaped yard with a pond and waterfall can have a significant impact on your mental health. The sight and sound of flowing water has been shown to be calming and soothing, reducing stress and anxiety. Including speakers within your landscape allows you […]
Stages of Depression By Editorial Team Mild Depression: Also known as dysthymia, this stage of depression is characterized by mild but persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and low self-worth. Symptoms may include changes in appetite and sleep, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. Moderate Depression: This stage of depression is characterized by more severe symptoms […]
Cat Wednesday 2023-01-25 Owning and interacting with pets, according to studies, can be a form of therapy for many. We have dedicated Saturday to dogs and Wednesday to cats, when we will post an article on each of those days. We will also post articles on occasion about other animals people may have […]