Helpguide.org shares interesting and relevant strategies to help create a healthy whole-body lifestyle promoting mental health.
Month: August 2017
Emotional health is an important part of overall health
I know, because my health challenges have been directly related to stress and how I dealt with life emotionally. Personally, I have a tendency to hold things in. Not good. Stress translates in the body to work harder. Ultimately, the internal tension often leads to health issues.
Mental Health Has Royal Voices
Prince Harry and the Duke of Cambridge are working for the Heads Together campaign, which seeks to combat the stigma surrounding mental health issues, and to encourage people to speak more openly about their difficulties.
C.T.E., the degenerative disease linked to repeated blows to the head
The New York Times reported Dr. Ann McKee, a neuropathologist, has examined the brains of 202 deceased football players. A broad survey of her findings was published on Tuesday in The Journal of the American Medical Association. 
“Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), causes myriad symptoms, including memory loss, confusion, depression and dementia. The problems can arise years after the blows to the head have stopped.”
Common Denominators: What do Hidden Disabilities have in common?
Amazing isn’t it? There are common denominators in hidden disabilities. If you have one or more or know someone who does, hidden disabilities changes your life.
- One is unable to “see” the disability.
- There are no “visible” supports to indicate a disability such as canes, wheelchairs, use or sign language used.
- It is a permanent disability that one copes with on a daily basis.
- The disability may be managed through medication or behavior such as in the case of diabetes, asthma, epilepsy or psychiatric disorders.
- It needs to be a documented disability in order to receive reasonable accommodations under the ADA.
- The person is in some kind of physical or emotional pain.
Ages and Stages…
Why Positive Youth Development Works
According to Child Trends, “Positive youth development is an intentional, pro-social approach that engages youth within their communities, schools, organizations, peer groups, and families in a manner that is productive and constructive; recognizes, utilizes, and enhances youths’ strengths; and promotes positive outcomes for young people by providing opportunities, fostering positive relationships, and furnishing the support needed to build on their leadership strengths.”
Then they break it down…
Understanding Your Blood Pressure Readings
Did you know to have high blood pressure can mean you can have a stroke or congestive heart failure? High blood pressure is a “silent killer” and hidden disability. You should know your numbers.
Anxiety and Self-care
If you experience panic attacks or anxiety there are some things you can do. However, I strongly suggest that you find someone to talk to, someone you trust. The Mind for better health The Sympathetic Nervous System
The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is part of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which also includes the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS).
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) regulates the functions of our internal organs (the viscera) such as the heart, stomach and intestines. The ANS is part of the peripheral nervous system and it also controls some of the muscles within the body.
Missing Frames 