Jan 16, 2020 | Relationships
When it comes to many situations, we’re unlikely to be first responders: Natural disasters, house fires, and roadside accidents are likely to have trained professionals on the scene quickly. But when for mental health crises, we are likely to be the first ones...
Jan 8, 2020 | Living Well
Have you ever found yourself tossing and turning at night, unable to fall asleep, even though you know you are exhausted? You are not alone. It is estimated that up to 20 percent of healthy adults will experience some type of difficulty with sleep in the course...
Dec 26, 2019 | Living Well
New year, new you! The beginning of a new year often can feel like a fresh start for us, too. We all of a sudden have this reset button and a burst of motivation to accomplish goals we’ve been thinking about for a while. Nothing can stop us! Until…we do stop....
Dec 5, 2019 | The Science of You
Last weekend I took a hike up a trail I’ve never been on before. I didn’t have the familiar landmarks of my usual trail to know exactly where I was. But luckily, this trail was well marked with wayfinding signs, so I could easily see not only where I was, but...
Nov 21, 2019 | Living Well
There’s no better time than Thanksgiving to talk about the importance of gratitude.After all, gratitude is how this U.S. holiday started—the Pilgrims celebrated their first harvest after months of hardship. But the whole concept of gratitude can get a bit lost among...
Nov 8, 2019 | Living Well
Not only is one the loneliest number, but social isolation adversely affects your mental health. In fact, chronic isolation and loneliness could be taking years off your life.A study found that the health effects of prolonged isolation is equivalent to smoking 15...
Oct 16, 2019 | The Science of You
Suffer from anxiety? You’re far from alone! Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health conditions in the U.S., and affect about 18 percent of the population each year.Medical therapy, in addition to talk therapy, for management for anxiety symptoms is very...