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Take a Social Media Break to Improve Mental Health

Jul 29, 2022 06:30AM

A new study finds that taking a break from social media for one week can significantly improve well-being, depression and anxiety.

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Follow a Mediterranean Diet to Tackle Depression

Jul 29, 2022 06:30AM

Eating a Mediterranean diet can help to significantly lower levels of depression and improve quality of life.

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Soothing Scents: Top Eight Essential Oils for Anxiety Relief

Jul 29, 2022 06:30AM ● By Karolyn Gazella and Natacha Montpellier

Breathing in essential oils has been shown to improve mood and mental wellness. In particular, eight unique essential oils for anxiety have been explored in scientific literature.

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The Art of Doing Nothing

Jun 30, 2022 06:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Somewhere along the line, someone planted a seed in our brains that programmed us to believe that we must earn our existence.

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The Healing of the Modern Man: Men Redefine Their Emotional Power

May 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

More men are taking responsibility for their well-being and learning how to embody emotional freedom, stepping up to the plate as strong, sensitive leaders.

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Healing Trauma: Emerging Therapies Offer Fresh Hope

May 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Trauma is widespread and deeply embedded, not only in our behaviors but in our bodies. Here are effective and ever-evolving approaches to heal what’s been broken.

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Trauma Treatment Options

May 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Dozens of approaches are available for treating trauma, and experienced therapists often mix and match cognitive and experiential modalities to meet a patient’s needs.

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Resilient Mothering: How Moms Are Forging Ahead in a Changing World

Apr 29, 2022 06:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

How mothers are adapting to life as a parent, employee, partner and friend, while still finding time to practice self-care during the pandemic.

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Self-Care for Stressed-Out Moms

Apr 29, 2022 06:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

Here are some practical ways busy moms can incorporate their overall wellness into a daily routine.

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Mothering the World

Apr 29, 2022 06:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Tending to what we love can yield great things, but we must not forget our own needs.

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Healing from the Trauma of Sexual Assault

Mar 31, 2022 09:00AM ● By Stephanie Harris

One night, while at a party, visions were blurred, and it was unclear what was happening. Then morning arrived, with a flood of overwhelming feelings of confusion, and aloneness.

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Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for Mental Health

Mar 31, 2022 09:00AM

At Tucson Counseling Associates (TCA), the team of highly trained therapists supports the healing of mind, body and spirit with the aid of ketamine. Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

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Take Vinegar to Lower the Blues

Feb 28, 2022 07:30AM

Researchers found a reduction in self-reported depression scores in study participants who consumed daily amounts of vinegar.

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Beyond Picky Eating: Help for Pediatric Eating Disorders

Feb 28, 2022 07:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Children of any gender and age can be afflicted with anorexia nervosa, bulimia and other conditions unique to younger kids, but holistic solutions can help with childhood eating disorders.

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Kids’ Eating Disorders

Feb 28, 2022 07:30AM

Signs of anorexia nervosa, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), pica and other childhood eating disorders common in children 12 and under.

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