In a world filled with constant stressors, the connection between our environment and mental health often goes overlooked. However, growing evidence suggests that regenerative agriculture, focusing on sustainable and holistic farming practices, can be crucial in promoting mental wellness. Let’s explore the symbiotic relationship between regenerative agriculture and mental health, shedding light on the [...]
Did you know that there’s something more terrifying than the pandemic affecting the world’s economy? It’s a lot closer to home, too. It’s mental illness. That’s right. Mental illness is making the global economy suffer. Depression and anxiety, the top two culprits, are costing an estimated $1 trillion per year in lost productivity, predicted to [...]
In this fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook the connection between nutrition and mental health. While the significance of nutrition for physical health is well-established, its impact on mental well-being is equally profound. Let's explore the intricate relationship between nutrition and mental health. Nutrition: The Cornerstone of Mental Well-Being Nutrients for Neurotransmitters: Our brains [...]
Red flags, signs are like alerts as a concept have been trending lately on social media. When it comes to mental health, noticing them early can be the difference between long-term suffering and treatment leading to better outcomes. So, as the adults in your teen’s life, it’s important to pay attention to them and act if you see [...]
The end of each year is traditionally a wonderful time for many people, but it can be difficult for survivors of suicide loss, no matter how long it has been since their lives changed. Among the decorations, music, special events, and general holiday cheer are threads of memories that take us back to days [...]
Bleak. Dreary. Winter conjures up images of grey skies, leafless trees, barren land, and snow packed ground, depleting the soil underneath of its ability to grow. Chaos and trials in life ar often analogized by winter’s storms. Rough emotions like depression, grief, sadness, and anxiety are depicted with images of winter’s barren, frozen or [...]
The day I turned in my master’s thesis, I woke up early. I curled my hair and applied a generous coat of makeup — even making time for contouring and setting spray. I posed for pictures with a school friend; we beamed, holding our freshly printed and bound 100-page documents. Sometimes, I look back at [...]
Health as a concept is holistic. Mental health and physical health are linked. However for many years, physical health has received more funding for research, more focus and therefore more developments in treatment. Now, human rights are a part of the mental health agenda, and charities, like MQ and other advocates are calling for equality for [...]
One of us is a national behavioral health advocate whose peer support work ignited a decade-long journey to reform the system. As a peer supporter, I have worked with several youths and young adults who became entangled in insurance nightmares. One person’s therapist stopped taking insurance after two years because she was not getting [...]
Our daily routines shape the people we become. After all, you and I are simply the product of our habits. For example, if you have a habit of overeating, you might gain more weight than your body needs. If you do 100 push-ups daily, you’ll likely develop your chest and [...]
