SUCCESS OVER STRESS You may have heard of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, which happens when someone experiences a traumatic event. Many Veterans of the military, soldiers, prisoners of war, and victims of war experience PTSD. But, even those not involved with the military or war can experience PTSD. It can also be caused by: […]
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WELL-BEING The National Alliance on Mental Illness has launched “Say It Out Loud,” a program for faith communities and civic organizations to use in reaching out to youth, ages 14 to 18, to start conversations about mental health. But the warnings signs may be observed by anyone: friends, parents, and self. Take the warning signs
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WELL-BEING Good physical health involves eating right, exercise and getting enough sleep. But many medical experts believe good health goes beyond physical things. There is some evidence to suggest that healthy spirituality can be linked to overall well-being. First, think about what spirituality is to you. It is something that connects your mind and spirit
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS At work, at home, even in the car, stress is a constant struggle for many people. Unmanaged stress can lead to serious health conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. “The American lifestyle is fast-paced and productive, but can be extremely stressful. If that stress it not addressed,
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Stress eating, also called emotional eating, happens when a person eats in response to stress or emotions. Stress eating isn’t cued by actual hunger – and the behavior can lead to overeating, consuming junk food, and over time, weight gain. Hunger and stress are linked. Some studies show that stress hormones can
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS When you are under stress, your body has a physical and chemical reaction that helps it respond to trouble. It releases hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones speed up your heart rate, make you sweat, send sugar into your blood and give you a burst of energy. This stress response has
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS It’s no secret that high stress levels can harm your health. The American Psychological Association says ongoing stress can increase your risk of heart disease and depression. Stress may be hurting your teeth as well, if it causes you to grind your teeth. Dentists refer to teeth grinding as bruxism. Many people
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS When you feel your stress level rising, breathe and look at the problem from a different angle. * When you’re in a stressful situation such as a business meeting, take a deep breath. Visualize someone you love or your favorite place on earth. You’ll be transported out of the moment and reminded
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WELL-BEING If you’re feeling stressed, learn from research at the University of Cincinnati that looked at ways college students could unwind and unfrazzle. The study was published in the Journal of Happiness & Well-Being. Immediate actions * Stop, pause and breathe: Slow down, take deep breaths, and count backward from 10. * See the bigger
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WELL-BEING Suicide can happen to people of any age, ethnicity or gender. Everyone can help prevent suicide by knowing the warning signs and how to help. Many people who commit suicide have a mental health condition such as depression, bipolar disorder or addiction. But, some people who commit suicide were never diagnosed with a mental
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