Sometimes all someone needs is a listening ear and a caring heart. You can become a hero by providing these things to people who are hurting or going through a mental health crisis. Not long ago, I comforted a woman who had lost a child by suicide.
If you are anything like me or know someone like me, you didn’t know what a mood disorder was until you were diagnosis. This diagnosis can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. A quick Google search will tell you that 1 in 5 people struggle with their mental health. However, people who don’t struggle with these issues may not notice anything is wrong with someone else, as a mood disorder doesn’t always display physical symptoms.
All of us want a healthy lifestyle that leads to increased health and happiness, yet our feelings of loneliness and isolation are preventing us from having the vigorous life we desire. However, the good news is that transformation is possible. With just a bit of intentionality, we can move past our feelings of loneliness and live a more connected and healthier life.
How to be more empathetic and accepting of each other is a big step in building a safe, nurturing society. We’re not all the same, and that’s a good thing – it means that we can see things differently, come to creative solutions and enjoy a variety of thoughts and opinions. By building better connections … Read more
Have you been in a desperate fight with anxiety? This year, I was, and at times I still am. But through my experience, I found the best way to fight anxiety is with purposeful, healthy living. Our bodies can be unreliable, especially when we need them most. But the true danger comes when we think … Read more