Mental Health Grief is a deep sadness or sorrow that results from a loss. The loss can be a major or minor one. It can result from something positive or negative. Bereavement is grieving most often linked with the death of a loved one. Signs & Symptoms Stages of Grief 1. Shock. You feel dazed […]
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Home Safety * Drink tap water instead of bottled water. Two gallons of water are wasted to process every one gallon of bottled water. About 38 billion water bottles a year end up in landfills and oil and gas are needed to make and transport water bottles. * If you prefer, buy a filter pitcher
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Mental Health For most people, gambling is a social event done responsibly. For as much as 4% of all adults, though, gambling can disrupt their lives. About 2 million (1%) of adults in the U.S. meet the criteria for pathological gambling. Another 4 to 8 million persons (2-3%) are problem gamblers. They are not pathological
Mental Health Going through stages of loss is normal. Grief is a deep sadness that results from a major or minor loss. It can last weeks, months, or years. Understanding the normal stages of grief, the passage of time, and self-care measures treat most cases of grief. Sometimes, counseling is needed. Stages of grief Shock:
Medical Exams You take your children for regular health checkups to protect their health. You, too, need preventive health screenings to increase your chances of living a longer and healthier life. For example: * A colonoscopy can find and remove polyps. These overgrowths of tissue on the lining of your colon may turn into cancer.
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Medical Exams *Note: These are general guidelines. If you are at an increased risk for an illness, tests may need to be done sooner or more often. Adults should also be screened for alcohol misuse, depression, obesity, and tobacco use. People ages 15-65 should be screened for HIV/AIDS. Baby Boomers should be screened for hepatitis
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Mental Health Care Focus on nature’s beauty, peacefulness, and soothing sounds. * Go on a nature hike with a family member, friend, or coworker. * In your backyard, cuddle up with a good book on a chair or in a hammock. * Picnic in the park with family and friends. Enjoy your workday lunch in
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Home Safety Returning to normal routines after a crisis is easier said than done for many people. This section will make it easier to adjust to the changes in your life after a major crisis or trauma. You probably will never forget the traumatic event. You will be healthier, though, if you move on. The
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Connect With Relatives * Make a “To Do” list. Prioritize tasks. Plan rest periods in your hectic schedule. * Try not to isolate yourself. Be with people you trust and feel safe with, even if you feel down. Volunteer to help others. * Know your alcohol limit and stick to it. After having one or
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Financial Health Having financial security to meet your needs and enjoy your life is, well, priceless. But if you’re struggling and juggling bills, the stress can make you sick. Your financial well-being is an important part of your overall well-being. Money-related stress can trickle down to affect every area of your life, including your health.
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