Self-harm among teenagers is a complex and distressing issue that affects many families worldwide. It's a behavior often shrouded in secrecy and shame, making it difficult for parents and caregivers to recognize and address. In this blog post, we'll explore the realities of teen self-harm, its underlying causes, and most importantly, how you can [...]
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 [...]
A small study conducted by University of Toulouse psychiatrist Dr. Albert Danan found that a whole-foods ketogenic diet was safe, feasible, and associated with unprecedented improvements in mental and physical health in hospitalized patients with serious mental illness. Click here to continue reading.
Mental health clinicians have long been asked to measure the change in their patients to demonstrate treatment progress. This is typically accomplished through standardized testing, such as the Mental Status Exam (MSE). The MSE is a structured assessment conducted by healthcare professionals to evaluate an individual's cognitive and emotional functioning. It aims to gather information [...]
"Can a mental health day off help employees manage a better work-life balance? Can it aid in better employer relationships? With the ongoing cost of living crisis in the UK and people still dealing with the post-pandemic stress, the majority of the population has been left devastated. To provide a better work-life balance, many employers [...]
"I always hated pain when growing up. For as long as I can remember I tried to avoid it. Physical pain was uncomfortable, but emotional pain was the real torture. It was sometimes easier to have a fight and stop communicating than to have a challenging conversation." Click here to continue reading.
"The ‘Brain-Gut Axis’ is a term used to describe the two-way communication system between our digestive tract and the brain. A growing body of research into this axis demonstrates how much influence the gut can have over the brain and vice versa. When we speak about reactions to foods, we most commonly understand them as immediate and often [...]
Left untreated anxiety can cause a decline in your overall health. Learn more about some natural remedies in this article. Click here to continue reading.
"Poor mental health during adolescence has significant impacts and is associated with poor physical health, suicide, and self-harm (Zubrick et al., 2017). There is a need to develop interventions that promote positive mental health. One way of doing this is by enabling young adolescents to manage challenges and prevent the development of mental health difficulties." [...]
We should start the barn construction at the end of July! https://youtu.be/6rUGIdf48F0?si=r0pjwKwxIaekD4np
