The first week of October marked the 19th annual mental illness awareness week. Awareness and education is imperative in decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health conditions. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), approximately 26% of adults suffer from a diagnosed mental disorder in a given year. Mental disorders are the leading cause …Read More
Creativity and Depression
Oct 9, 2009
“Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” – Victor Hugo Creativity is another way to transform depression into healing and well-being. Expressive arts such as painting, writing, sculpting, or making music can be cathartic ways of working through feelings of stress and depression. When words fail …Read More
Depression, Anxiety, and Exercise
Sep 29, 2009
Exercise is another way to help manage feelings of depression and anxiety. Maintaining a regular exercise routine throughout the week can improve your mood and alleviate tension caused by stress. Exercise can also help prevent feelings of depression and anxiety during difficult times in your life by not letting stress build up until it becomes …Read More
Depression, Anxiety, and Sleep
Sep 27, 2009
Getting a good night’s rest is imperative to maintaining your health and well-being. Everyone has times where we don’t sleep well for one reason or another. But if you start to have frequent difficulties sleeping, this may be a sign that there are other underlying issues affecting your rest. Depression and anxiety can go hand-in-hand …Read More
Managing Depression and Anxiety
Sep 20, 2009
Everyone has good times and bad times. We all have times when we feel more down or worried depending on what’s going on in our lives. Sometimes these reflect the typical ups and downs in our lives, other times it may become a bit more serious leading to clinical depression. Either way, symptoms of depression …Read More
Dreams after Traumatic Experiences
Sep 15, 2009
Traumatic experiences are prevalent in our society. Many individuals experience physical violence, sexual violence, death of loved ones, car accidents, and many other traumatic events that leave them with feelings of fear and terror. Many soldiers are returning from war with not only physical wounds but also emotional pain that stems from the trauma of …Read More
Dreams
Aug 25, 2009
“The dream is an involuntary art of poetry” – Jean Paul Richter Dreams are a significant part of our lives. According to Ernest Hartmann, a leading dream researcher, we spend 5 to 15% of our lives dreaming. Dreams offer a glance at the deepest parts of our minds. They allow us to learn more about …Read More