3 Key Ingredients Danial Mirsajedin 1. Specific The more specific your goal is the better. Why do people not make specific goals? An ambiguous goal makes it harder for people to know if they failed or achieved their goal. Once…
BY ELIZABETH AYOOLA It’s hard to believe we’ve already reached the end of 2022 and are about to leap into the new year. If you’re in reflective mode, you may be thinking about what went well this year, what didn’t go…
Lawrence Robinson and Melinda Smith, M.A. The role social media plays in mental health Human beings are social creatures. We need the companionship of others to thrive in life, and the strength of our connections has a huge impact on…
By The Recovery Village at Palmer Lake | Editor Melissa CarmonaMedically Reviewed By Nanci Stockwell, LCSW, MBA One of the most frequently asked questions regarding substance abuse is, “what causes addiction?” While there’s no clear answer, there are several risk factors that affect the likelihood…
Rethink.org Staff Christmas can feel as though it is everywhere at this time of year. From November onwards, there is a steady stream of reminders that it is edging closer. The festive period can bring complex emotions for many –…
McClean Hospital Experts share the best ways to manage if your days aren’t all merry and bright Elvis once crooned about feeling blue at Christmas time—and we’re here to tell you: It’s perfectly normal to feel that way. There are…
Cleveland Clinic / Editorial intro by John Riley Hello everyone, we apologize for missing a few days this week with our daily blog but we are working on something really great involving Virtual Reality and emersion therapy. Currently I am…
Guest Author for www.rtor.org Currently I am working on a Virtual Reality emersion therapy that involves fear of heights and I wanted to delve more into alternative therapy with VR because I am passionate about working in this field and…
Integrative Life Center Movies and television shows, as well as other forms of entertainment, have the ability to shape how we see the world. However, the portrayal of mental illness in the media is not often one that is portrayed…
Consuming fewer processed foods can lead to better brain and emotional health. Sutter Health Staff From a young age, we’re taught that eating well helps us look and feel our physical best. What we’re not always told is that good…