by Kevin Naruse | Mar 1, 2019 | Editorial
Closing the digital divide can have huge consequences on mental health in entire communities. All of this technology – used wisely and effectively – support people in recovery and works to benefit mental health. Consider the difference between using...
by Kevin Naruse | Feb 19, 2019 | Editorial
How are mental health and digital literacy-related? Let’s start by defining mental health. Mental well-being must be defined as something more than the absence of mental illness; it is defined as a positive mental state that allows individuals and populations to...
by Kevin Naruse | Jan 20, 2019 | Mental Health, Social Media
That’s right. Facebook isn’t all bad for your mental health. Actively interacting with people — especially sharing messages, posts, and comments with close friends and reminiscing about past interactions — is linked to improvements in well-being. From “Facebook: We...
by Kevin Naruse | Sep 20, 2018 | Editorial
Why do we as a society immediately push out and dehumanize anyone who does not fit in with the majority? This is exemplified in various social situations, applying to several different groups who are excluded from society at the first sign of so-called “disruptive...
by Kevin Naruse | Aug 25, 2018 | Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy is founded on the belief that participation in meaningful activities is beneficial to health and well-being. Some of the health-promoting effects associated with participation in occupation-based mental health services and in meaningful activities...
