The Link Between Happiness and Health
There is a profound interplay between happiness and health, both impacting the vitality of the other. Research confirms that happiness does affect ones health, so that age old saying “laughter is the best medicine” may actually be true!. “Experiences that induce positive emotion cause negative emotion to dissipate rapidly. The strengths and virtues…function to buffer […]
An Overview of Substance Use
Substance abuse refers to the hazardous use of psychoactive substances, alcohol and drugs. Substance abuse involves recurrent intake of harmful substances which leads the person to mental and physical distress. Abuse occurs when substances are used in a way that wasn’t intended, prescribed, or recommended. Individuals who struggle with substance abuse often are aware of […]
Marijuana Withdrawal
Cannabis has been one of the most commonly used drugs for years. Many consider it a softer drug little to no chance of addiction, problem use, or serious health consequences, however this is not true. Researchers have found that marijuana withdrawal symptoms occur when chronic marijuana users stop its use. Consequently, marijuana withdrawal was added […]
How Smoking Affects Your Face and Skin
Smoking has serious health risks we are all aware of. This bad habit can cause cancer, lung disease, and heart issues. Smoking can also cause wrinkles and premature aging, which can cause low self esteem, and affect your appearance. Ones skin becomes robbed of oxygen and the blood vessels become constricted, leading to a visibly […]
What Is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR ( Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a type of psychotherapy used to reduce distress associated with traumatic memories and experiences. This form of therapy uses left-right (bilateral) stimulation to help people recover from trauma. It’s thought that by using these eye movements and focusing on the traumatic thought, the memories emotional impact is […]
Is Marijuana a Depressant?
Marijuana is a drug that affects people in different ways. For some, it may act as a depressant, while for others it can be a stimulant. In this blog post you will learn what marijuana is and how it affects individuals who use it. Photo credit: Verywellmind Marijuana is made from the dried leaves and […]
18 Effective Stress Relief Strategies
Stress is a part of life and can arise at any point. Learning to integrate stress relief strategies into one’s daily life can help reduce stress when it storms in. We may not always be able to control life as it unfolds, however we do have control over one thing, and that is our response […]
How to Fit Meditation Into Your Day
Our lives are often quite busy, even chaotic, and sometimes it seems impossible to find that peaceful state with everything going on. Learning how to take time for your mental health and fit meditation into your daily routine can be of great benefit. In this blog post you will learn how to fit meditation into […]
Does Sound Healing Actually Work?
Many of us are aware of the many healing benefits of music. Music can inspire us to create art, make us get up and dance, and even help us fall asleep. Music is a complex, colorful, and dimensional collection of sounds. The vibrations of sound can affect us on a neurological, physiological, and biochemical level. […]
What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
You may have heard of cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT for short, and wondered what it’s about. In this post we will answer your questions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapeutic therapy that helps individuals to change destructive thought patterns. CBT fuses together both cognitive therapy and behavior therapy which helps individuals replace negative […]