What is Meditation? Meditation is a method of practicing mindfulness and encouraging our mind to be present and in the moment. We can do this through physical or cognitive activities, such as yoga, meditation, and personal interests and hobbies. Meditation stimulates a strong sense of emotional and physical awareness and…
Which came first? The chicken or the egg? What does it matter if they’re both necessary to continue the circle of life? This question is equally applicable to physical and mental health. What caused what? Do physical activity and nutrition affect mental health? Or are genetics and emotional experience the…
Our experiences throughout life can affect our mental health in the present day. Our experiences while growing up often shape how we choose to respond to situations and treat ourselves. Childhood abuse may include (but is not limited to) physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, and household issues (substance abuse, witnessing…
“Keeping Positive” sounds so simple, yet can be so challenging. Many factors affect our mindset, and current events can make it more difficult than ever to be positive. Life factors range from workplace conflict, family issues, and friendship concerns to global crises. Sometimes it's easy to get lost in a…
As humans have evolved over the years, their beliefs regarding health, safety, and psychological wellbeing have continuously grown. Most notably, the views related to child abuse and mental health have seen major developments in recent decades. Historical child abuse Thousands of years ago, what we now refer to as child…