Summary: Yes, chasing likes on social media can be bad for your mental health. New research shows a significant relationship between presence of depression, receiving likes on social media, and increased posting on social media the following day. Key Points: Seeking personal and social validation from likes on social media is associated with presence of […]
Category Archives: Mental Health
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Jul
Jul
Summary: Yes, a technique called a cold water plunge can help mental health. In modern sports medicine, cold water therapy was designed to speed recovery after exercise and has a positive impact on a variety of physiological systems related to mental health and wellbeing. Key Points: The practice of cold water immersion to improve health […]
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Jun
Jun
Summary: Yes. New research from the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (USVA) shows that having PTSD can make you age faster, a result caused by increased risk of physical disease and changes in DNA structure and function. Key Points: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with chronic exposure to stress and stress hormones. Chronic exposure […]
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Apr
Apr
Summary: Yes, yoga and tai chi can help insomnia. New studies indicate that compared standard treatment, yoga, tai chi, light aerobic exercise help insomnia most. Key Points: Insomnia and the result – sleep deprivation – is directly related to significant negative consequences for physical, emotional, and mental health. Experts indicate insomnia is a significant problem […]
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Mar
Mar
Summary: Mindfulness techniques that help mental health treatment include, but are not limited to mindful meditation, yoga, and tai chi. Key Points: Research shows significant benefits for the use of mindfulness in mental health treatment. Mindfulness techniques that help mental health treatment typically involve increased awareness, physical relaxation, and a focus on breathing. Relaxation and […]
Addiction Recovery, Blog, Breath Work, Mental Health, Mindfulness
How Do Breathing Exercises Reduce Stress?
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Mar
Mar
Summary: Breathing exercises reduce stress by influencing physiological systems and functions associated with the natural human stress response. Key Points: Stress triggers a wide variety of responses in the human body, including changes in hormone activity, breathing rate, heart rate, and the activity of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. Some facets of the stress […]
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Feb
Feb
Summary: Yes, open water swimming can benefit mental health. Open water swimming (OWS) means swimming in any natural body of water, including the ocean, rivers, lakes, and streams, as opposed to swimming in a human-made swimming pool. Key Points: Decades of research document the positive impact of nature – most often referred to as greenspace […]
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Feb
Feb
Summary: Yes, open water swimming can benefit mental health. Open water swimming (OWS) means swimming in any natural body of water, including the ocean, rivers, lakes, and streams, as opposed to swimming in a human-made swimming pool. Key Points: Decades of research document the positive impact of nature – most often referred to as greenspace […]
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Sep
Sep
The Hidden Heroes of Recovery How the Best Drug Rehab Centers Address Co-Occurring Disorders Drug addiction is a complex and multifaceted issue that affects individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, or socioeconomic status. Many people struggling with addiction also contend with underlying mental health disorders, commonly known as co-occurring disorders. This duality complicates […]
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Apr
Apr
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about mental health conditions and seek help when needed. One mental health condition affecting millions worldwide is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a mental health disorder that can develop after a traumatic event or a series of traumatic events. It affects people of […]
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