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October 2-8 Mental Health Awareness week. Mental health is a huge subject, that is impossible to cover completely in one article However, if you’ve never given much thought to your own mental health, there are some basics to consider that may help you.
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Anxiety is your body’s response to stress. It’s natural in many ways. But, if you suffer from an anxiety disorder, it can completely take over and make you feel overreactive.
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There are plenty of stereotypes about what people go through when dealing with the empty nest transition. When you last child leaves the home, it can feel bittersweet.
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September is National Suicide Awareness Month. None of us want to think about losing someone we love due to suicide. Unfortunately, it happens all too often. On average, one person commits suicide every 16.2 minutes. Two-thirds of the people who commit suicide suffer from depression.
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Gratitude practices are tremendously beneficial to our mental heath and well being, but are often misunderstood or thought to be the same thing as positive thinking.
There are certainly benefits to thinking positively and getting rid of negative self-talk, but practicing gratitude is more than that.
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Aug 30th is Grief Awareness Day. Most people think they know what grief is. But, there are so many stereotypes surrounding the process that it is often misunderstood.
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Friendships are crucial to everyone’s well being. Having a social support system, whether it’s in your church, your community, etc., can help to reduce stress, anxiety, and let you know you’re not alone.
But, it’s not always easy to put yourself out there and make new friends.
Whether you’re new to the area, or you’ve just always had trouble finding that solid support system in your life, don't despair! There are simple and everyday ways you can build social support and start to make friends for lasting, healthy relationships.
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Whether you think of it a good or an evil, social media is a large part of our lives in the 21st century. Most of us are on it more than we’d like to admit. So many social interactions happen through our screen these days. In some ways, this is a blessing: we can stay connected to friends and family anywhere in the world.
Social media, however, can be bad for our mental health, and understanding how to use it and when to set limits is so important for self-care. While it can be a great tool, it’s important to handle it responsibly.
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