Mental Health Many people start to feel depressed in November and continue to feel as dark and dreary as the weather until the spring thaw. Scientists call severe depression that sets in during winter Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Light and temperature play a significant role in SAD. Daylight prompts the brain to release chemicals that […]
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Mental Health Care * Look at healthy eating and other health improvements as health “evolutions.” * When you are ready, make health changes one at a time. * Start slowly with one positive step, such as eating breakfast at least 2 days a week. * Once this becomes a habit, take another healthy step. *
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Mental Health Care Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counselor Often has a degree in either social work, psychology, or psychiatry and works in a variety of settings, including drug treatment centers and family service agencies. Employee Assistance Professional Mental health professionals provided by employers to offer confidential services to employees and, often, to their families. These counselors can
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Social Health Gallup surveys show people with higher personal well-being are more likely to say they give time, money, or help to others in their communities. Volunteering is linked with many health benefits: * Less chronic pain * Lower rate of heart disease * Lower rate of depression, especially for persons age 60 and older
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Social Health Having strong social support: * Helps you cope with stress, grief, and trauma * Gives you an emotional lift when you need it * Makes it easier to cope with an illness * Increases your chances for living longer Today, call, text, email, or video chat with one or more friends. Let them
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Mental Health Anger is a natural response to frustration and/or events that cause displeasure. Too much or pent up anger can play a role in mental and physical problems. Chronic anger can lead to illnesses, drug and alcohol problems, headaches, domestic violence, etc. Anger turned inward can result in depression. Anger can also be a
Mental Health Anxiety is a feeling of dread, fear, or distress. This can be from a real threat or one that exists in the mind. A panic attack is a brief period of acute anxiety that comes on all of a sudden. It occurs when there is no real danger. It comes without warning. Signs
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Stress Management Starting your day with a race to get ready might be part of your routine, but it’s not doing the rest of your day any favors. A morning ritual, on the other hand, can start your day with calm, focus, and intention. It makes you more proactive, helps you manage your emotions, and
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Mental Health Care 1. Find your purpose and passion(s) in life. Plan for doing things you enjoy and look forward to. Write down a “bucket list.” 2. Be with or connect to family and friends by phone, e-mail, or social media. 3. Focus on the positive as much as possible. Search for the silver linings
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Stress Management We’re a nation of worrywarts. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that anxiety is the most frequently reported mental health problem. Nearly 13 million Americans spend the better part of their day feeling anxious. That’s a lot of worry. What is worry, anyway? It is a stream of thoughts focused on the
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