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Warning Signs of Depression and Suicide and How...
Depression is a major risk factor for suicide. Depression often varies according to age and gender, with symptoms differing between men and women, or young people and older adults. If you have a loved one with depression, take any suicidal talk...
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The Holiday Blues - Causes, Symptoms and How to...
Do you tend to feel sad, lonely or depressed during the fall and winter months? If yes, you may be suffering from the Holiday Blues. There are various causes, such as lack of sleep, excess eating or drinking, loneliness, etc. Apart from seeking treatment fr...
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Overall Suicide Rates Dropped in 2020, But Incr...
New data reveals that the overall suicide rate in the U.S. decreased by 3% between 2019 to 2020, however, rates increased among people aged 10 to 34 and rose among Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Hispanic males.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
Do gray, rainy day makes you feel gloomy and tired? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder that is characterized by symptoms that occur at the same time each year, usually during the darker, shorter days of fall and winter. While this co...
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Depression and Anxiety in Nurses
In November 2020, it was reported according to a Research Initiative, that 18% of nurses exhibit signs of depression (double the rate within the general population). This number has increased significantly due to the COVID pandemic. This article outlines ...
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Mental Health02 May 2021
Mental Health Resources
By using the May is Mental Health Month toolkit materials and conducting awareness activities, we invite other organizations to join us in spreading the word that mental health is something everyone should care about.
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Mental Health01 May 2021
How to Meditate
When we meditate, we inject far-reaching and long-lasting benefits into our lives. Let us walk you through the basics in our new mindful guide on how to meditate.
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Mental Health01 May 2021
Age Reversing Habits
You can shape your brain in a positive direction. By harnessing the power of neuroplasticity via regular mindfulness practice, you can become more resilient, develop sharper focus, and manage your emotions more effectively.
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Mental Health01 Feb 2021
Gratitude Can Transform Your Past, Present and ...
If your life isn’t moving in the direction you want it to go, or if you feel overwhelmed by everything on your plate, then this article is for you. “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others.” — Marcus Tullius Cicero ...
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Mental Health01 Feb 2021
Acts of Kindness During the Pandemic
During these uncertain times when we are told to stay home for essential work, health reasons or to get food, many of our regular social activities are not available to us. However, there are ways that you can show kindness to others, even in the comfort o...
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Mental Health01 Feb 2021
The Importance of Kindness
Why is kindness important? Tenzin Gyatso (the current Dalai Lama) said it best: "If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." While being kind inevitably has positive effects on the world around you, i...
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Mental Health01 Feb 2021
Kindness through Covid
15 ideas to practice kindness during the Coronavirus. https://inspirekindnes...
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Mental Health17 Dec 2020
How to Achieve a Peace of Mind
Who are we kidding, life is hard! Studies show that having a positive mental state can have a profound effect on your physical well-being. But, how can we improve our mental state during difficult times? Even short periods of meditation can help achieve a...
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Mental Health06 Dec 2020
Kindness
Being kind sounds so simple, however, there are likely many ways that we can all improve. There are small acts of kindness as simple as opening the door for someone or bringing a co-worker a cup of coffee. Other acts of kindness can occur in daily communic...