Using Exercise for a Boost: The Expectant Mom and Her Mental Health
Contributed by: Jane Sandwood Around 1/3 of postpartum depression cases actually begin during the pregnancy itself. In recent years, many healthcare professionals and mothers have come forward to say that pregnancy is anything but a serene and joyous occasion. An expecting mothers’ health does not just refer to her physical fitness; it’s about her mental well-being, too. […]
Opinion Piece: 5 Ways to Stop Deaths of Despair
Contributed by: Matthew Boyle The world can feel like an overwhelming place. Without delving too deep into politics, let’s just say that sometimes it can seem like the amount of good in the world is at a disproportionate size to the amount of bad. In the United States alone, we’re seeing a confluence of signs […]
The Mental Impact of Chronic Pain & How to Deal with It
Contributed by: Jane Sandwood Today, nearly 1 in 10 Americans have experienced long-term pain at some point in their lives. During a 2006 study by the Journal of Pain Medicine, 77% of individuals who experienced chronic distress claimed to show signs of depression. When patients are focused on alleviating their physical pain, they tend to neglect […]
3 Natural Foods for Improving Your Mental Health
Contributed by: Alex Moore More and more people nowadays fall prey to mental illness. Some struggle with anxiety or depression, while others go through the trials and tribulations of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and others. And oddly enough, another tendency exhibited by many of our peers is a proclivity to engage in unhealthy dietary habits. Mental […]
Healthy Habits In Recovery
Contributed by: Kevin Repass Coming out of a drug and alcohol detox or treatment center, stepping back into the real world and into recovery can be terrifying. There’s always the fear of what happens leaving an environment you knew you were safe and comfortable in. You wonder what’s next and how you can prevent yourself […]
Practicing Pilates to Improve Mental Health
Contributed by: Jane Sandwood It’s no secret that practicing Pilates is good for your physical health, helping to strengthen and tone muscles. More than a quarter of a million Americans practice Pilates to keep their body looking and feeling its best. Many people, however, don’t consider the mental benefits of Pilates. The practice emphasizes breathing, focus, and […]
Thinking Clearly When Depression Hits
Contributed by: Jane Sandwood If you’re a typical white collar worker, you probably spend more than half your workday receiving and processing information. 60 million Americans work in the knowledge sector, which has led to a crisis of brain fog: that feeling of being unable to think straight due to information overload. These jobs are associated with […]
Aquatherapy: How Swimming Could be a Key to Better Mental Health
Contributed by: Jane Sandwood While the benefits of swimming for physical health are obvious — strong muscles, better stamina, and improved fitness —- it can also be just as important for mental health, too. In fact, just one hour of exercise a week can protect against depression, a recent study in the American Journal of Psychiatry shows. […]
