In our fast-paced world, mental health challenges have become more prevalent, with stress, anxiety, and depression affecting many people. However, one of the simplest and most effective ways to combat these issues is through regular physical activity. Exercise does not only help to strengthen muscles and improve physical fitness—it also has a profound positive impact…
While the winter holidays might be about joy and gathering together with people you love, it’s incredibly common for people to find them very stressful and overwhelming! There can be many reasons for this– maybe you have a complicated relationship with certain people in your family, and spending time with them can be uncomfortable. Maybe…
Although the holidays are a time of fun and family, many people who struggle with their mental health can find that their problems worsen as the holidays draw near. Anxiety, depression, and other issues can be exacerbated during this busy, stressful time, which can turn the holidays into a time that you dread instead of…
We’re headed into a time of year that can be difficult and stressful for many people. While the fall season, the holidays, and the imminent end of the year can be exciting, they bring a lot of pressure and busy days, and can stir up difficult emotions and feelings! Whether or not you’ve struggled with…
For many people, fall means the start of exciting new things– back to school, the fun harvest season, and the approach of the holidays and the end of the year. For others, however, there’s a creeping dread that begins as summer draws to a close. People who suffer from seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder…
Dealing with depression and other mental health issues can be a serious challenge, leaving you struggling to feel fulfilled or satisfied with your daily life and activities. However, this doesn’t mean that there’s no hope for you to feel better! There are endless techniques and coping strategies out there to help you counteract the symptoms…
Back-to-school season, like all major transitions in life, can be equal parts exciting and stressful for both kids and parents or caregivers. A new school year brings the promise of new opportunities for learning and fun, new friendships, and much more, but can also trigger feelings of anxiety and worry in kids of all ages…
Sleep is something of a scientific enigma. While researchers know some of the important things that happen in our bodies and, even more crucially, our brains, while we’re getting our eight hours, it’s still not completely clear why sleep is important, and why humans sleep the way we do. One thing is very certain, however–…
