by Roz Hedayatian | Feb 27, 2019 | Lifestyle and Culture, Mental Health
Depression can often be a debilitating disorder. It can cause you to isolate and lose interest in activities you once enjoyed. People who experience depression report feeling empty and wanting to spend most of their time sleeping. Though the last thing someone feeling...
by Dalila Perdomo | Feb 11, 2019 | Blogs, Mental Health
Depression affects people of all ages. Did you know that older adults are at an increased risk for experiencing depression? Depression is not a normal part of the aging process. However, there is a likelihood of it occurring when there are other physical health...
by Emily Schechter | Feb 5, 2019 | Lifestyle and Culture, Mental Health
Whether people are out on the town, alone in their room, or at a concert, dancing can often elevate people’s moods and make them feel happy. Dancing feels good for many people, but what’s the research behind it? Read on to find out more about how dancing can improve...
by Miles Goldstein | Feb 5, 2019 | Mental Health
According to the American Art Therapy Association, “Art therapists are master-level clinicians who facilitate active art-making” (2017). We utilize the tenets of the practice of art therapy as contributors when we use art to self-soothe and express ourselves. It can...
by Emily Schechter | Jan 25, 2019 | Lifestyle and Culture, Mental Health
What does anxiety feel like to you? For some, anxiety may manifest physically, causing stomach aches, muscle tension, and fatigue. For others, it may cause psychological strain in the form of mental stress or racing thoughts. However anxiety occurs for you, it may be...
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...