How to help teen girls’ mental health struggles – 6 research-based strategies
Social media can sometimes damage the self-esteem of teen girls. stock-eye/iStock via Getty Images Plus Elizabeth Englander, Bridgewater State University and Meghan K. McCoy, Bridgewater State University How to help teen girls’ mental health struggles – 6 research-based strategies for parents, teachers, and friends. It’s a well-established fact that children’s and teens’ mental health took […]
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What Women Need to Know About Stroke Risks
What Women Need to Know About Stroke Risks – It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke. Cardiovascular disease, including stroke, is the leading cause […]
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Psychological ‘specialness spirals’ can make ordinary items feel like treasures – and may explain how clutter accumulates
Psychological ‘specialness spirals’ can make ordinary items feel like treasures – and may explain how clutter accumulates The longer you hold off on using an everyday purchase, the more likely you are to preserve it untouched. kupicoo/E+ via Getty Images Jacqueline Rifkin, University of Missouri-Kansas City Years ago, I bought a blouse at Target. That same […]
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Why vacations feel like they’re over before they even start
People tend to reflexively assume that fun events will go by really quickly. Chris Clor/Getty Images Selin Malkoc, The Ohio State University Why vacations feel like they’re over before they even start. For many people, summer vacation can’t come soon enough – especially for the half of Americans who canceled their summer plans last year […]
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Help Teens Manage Mental Strain
Help Teens Manage Mental Strain (Family Features) COVID-19 may have begun as a physical health crisis, but like their parents, children, teens, and college students (or young adults) are likely to experience stress and anxiety caused by disruptions to school, work, and life. In fact, a survey conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation found 45% […]
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Resources for Addressing Mental Health Challenges at Work
Resources for Addressing Mental Health Challenges at Work Every year, about 1 in 5 adults in the United States experiences a mental illness and 1 in 25 lives with a serious mental illness that substantially interferes with or limits at least one major life activity. Mental illness is a top cause of worker disability in […]
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5 Ways Pets can Improve Mental Health
5 Ways Pets Can Improve Mental Health Pet ownership can have a positive effect on people, including those who may be struggling with mental health. From minimizing loneliness and stress to aiding in social situations, pets can truly go above and beyond for their human companions. “Millions of people are affected by mental health disorders […]
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Student loan debt is costing recent grads much more than just money
Student loan debt is costing recent grads much more than just money Kate Padgett Walsh, Iowa State University; Dalié Jiménez, University of California, Irvine, and Raphaël Charron-Chénier, Arizona State University President Joe Biden promised to forgive up to US$10,000 in student loan debt during his 2020 campaign. Now, a few months into his presidency, over […]
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Subjective perception
Subjective perception. This article contains ideas that secretly, and sometimes not so secretly, are playing their role in the game of life, and they are somehow hidden from the ordinary person. They are have been taken from my experience. We all have these experiences in our lives and I was thinking about how other people […]
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How to boost mood and memory at home
How to boost mood and memory at home Society has become much better at recognizing the importance of mental wellness practices. It’s now common knowledge that exercise, a healthy diet, and quality sleep are essential to both physical and mental health. This is great progress, but many people overlook other ways to take care of […]
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Improve Your Mental Health with Better Sleep
Improve Your Mental Health with Better Sleep For some, the holidays may be the happiest season of all, but for others, the hectic pace and endless to-do lists can take a real toll on their mental health. This year, the impact is heightened by a global health pandemic. (Family Features) According to a survey […]
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Tips to Fight Sleep Deprivation
5 Tips to Fight Sleep Deprivation (Family Features) Despite a desire for perfect sleep, Americans are not even close to getting the recommended eight hours a night, and 1 in 4 Americans believe the sleep they are getting isn’t the quality rest they want and need. “To put sleep deprivation into perspective, 37% of Americans […]
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Maximizing Family Time
Maximizing Family Time. 5 tips for spending more time with loved ones. Now as much as ever, close family ties can make a significant impact on young lives. Constantly emerging technology sometimes limits personal interaction, while many school-age children experience unprecedented stress levels. Building strong connections with trusted adults can give kids a sense of […]
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Manage Grief with Grace this Holiday Season
Manage Grief with Grace this Holiday Season (Family Features) Holidays are filled with traditions, but when someone you used to share those moments with has died, managing grief during the holiday season can be particularly challenging. Mental and physical preparation are your best tools for managing the feelings that may accompany holidays. While family members, […]
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