We’ve mentioned previously that being active not only helps your physical health, it also helps with your mental health! This month is American Heart Month and we are here with a friendly reminder to be active with your family and aim for 30 minutes of physical activity a day, for 5 days a week (150…
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Sure there is a lot of advice about different supplements out there, but arguably few if any show up in the research more than Omega-3s when it comes to mental health. Dr. Embry is the president/senior scientist at PAXIS Institute in Tucson and co-investigator at Johns Hopkins University and the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy.…
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Historically, most of the field of psychology has focused on abnormal psychology and disease, which is highly valuable. More recently, however, there is a branch of psychology focused on the science of well-being and happiness, making its findings useful to everyone. What have they learned? Lifestyle and thought habits make a difference, and these things…
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The holidays can be a time of increased drinking, but that can take a toll on our health, relationships, and other important priorities. If you are a parent who has had a concern about their own drinking, you might try participating in Dry January – a month long break from alcohol. Benefits include: Some people…
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When driving or riding in a car, it is important to always buckle up and wear your seat belt. Multiple studies have shown that many injuries from motor vehicle crashes can be preventable by simply wearing a seatbelt so it is important for our children to understand the consequences of improper use of seat belts.…
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Did you know that laughter could improve your physical and mental health? Laughter increases the release of endorphins, the body’s natural “feel-good” chemical, and relaxes the muscles for about 45 minutes. When we laugh, we physically and mentally feel good and it helps us stay optimistic through tough times. According to the HelpGuid’s article, “laughter…
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The beginning of the holiday season is here and our schedules are already filling up with holiday shopping, family get-togethers, and other festivities. This time of year should be fun and exciting but for some of us, the holiday season can be exhausting and it can be stressful for our kids living with anxiety. According…
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We set appointments, reminders, and alarms for all sorts of things that we want to remember. Most of these reminders are set because we are afraid of forgetting something and the negative consequence that will happen if we do. What if we also set reminders for things that have positive rewards? We could set a…
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Daily exercise not only improves physical health; it improves brain health too. The benefits of exercise include: Increasing endorphins and serotonin, chemicals that improve mood Reduces stress Decreases anxiety and depression Aids in mental health and substance abuse recovery Improves sleep, which is also important for brain health Can reduce isolation if you get out…
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Teaching our kids about self-acceptance is not about being selfish or entitlement for admiration. It is about teaching them how to embrace who they are and accept all of their positive and negative attributes. The first step of teaching kids self-acceptance is to help them identify their strengths and weaknesses. Being aware of their weaknesses…
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