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Archives for Mental Health

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

by Jessica B. December 13th, 2024 | Mental Health





Do you feel sad in the winter? Or do you feel SAD? Seasonal affective disorder strikes many people, and the further north you live the higher your risk. While many people might roll their eyes at the idea of SAD being an actual disease, they are probably living somewhere a bit closer to the equator.





Symptoms of SAD:





Do you tend to start showing signs of depression when the winter rolls around? Is your idea of a good

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The Arts and Alzheimer’s

by Louise November 8th, 2024 | Mental Health





There are many ways that an Alzheimer caregiver can help enrich the life of an affected person, whether it is helping with daily planning, communication, or food and eating. Did you know that music and art are great care tools for people living with Alzheimer's disease? Music and art are unique activities, because they allow self-expression and engagement. Both of these factors can truly help enrich the life of someone living with Alzheimer's disease, even throughout the progression of dementia, when self-expression and engagement can become more

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Fighting Burn Out

by Jessica B. October 25th, 2024 | Mental Health





If you are stuck in a rut it can be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Burn out is a thing that can affect every aspect of your life, from how you work, to how you interact with your family. Here are a few tips for you to help recognize burn out before it gets too late, and how to combat it before you spiral into a deep depression.





1) Recognize the signs




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Fitness for Improved Mental Health

by Jessica B. July 26th, 2024 | Mental Health





There are many ways that movement can help improve your mental health. Whether you are fighting depression, anxiety, or any other illness, combined with treatment under the care of a health professional, fitness can help lead the way to success. Here are some tips to get you moving and to improve your mental health.





All you need is a good pair of shoes and preferably a music device!





1) Walking - A simple stroll around the block can be a great way to improve

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Dealing with Grief

by Jessica B. May 17th, 2024 | Mental Health





We live in a society that constantly pushes us to be positive, but part of the human experience is also the grieving process, the way we as individuals handle overwhelmingly sad and tragic situations. For some it could be a break-up, the loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, a missed opportunity, or a tough diagnosis. These situations can bring about different emotions which take on both physical and mental symptoms.





Everyone deals with grief differently, and while there isn't

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