Category: General Mental Health
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Keeping Dementia At Bay: A Good Night’s Rest May Be All You Require
By Marek Struszczyk The onset of dementia is later in life. Sleeping well is not only about sleeping for the required number of hours. It is also essential to get good quality sleep. If you are a manager trying to support yourself and your family, sleep tends to take a backseat. There are many measures…
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None of them received a Hero’s welcome- Mental Health Awareness Week
‘Nineteen – none of them received a hero’s welcome’ was a song that first brought to my mind mental health awareness. It reflected on a society that sent their young to war and denied the effects on them on return to normal life. Post -Traumatic Stress Disorder [PTSD] was my first introduction to mental health…
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How Exactly Does Medicare Cover Mental Health
By Danielle Roberts Turning 65 and approaching Medicare age can be a scary time. Most people have had their insurance choices selected for them for years by their employers. Having to learn the ins and outs of a national health insurance program is a whole new ball game. Fortunately, Medicare has pretty comprehensive coverage for…
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Improve your Mental Health by Focusing on Wellness
By Jeremy Divinity I want to start this post off by stating the definition of wellness. Today, there are many misconceptions and misunderstanding on the meaning of wellness. As well as its correlation with improving mental health. The definition of wellness is the result of your personal initiative by seeking a more optimal, holistic and…
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Mental Health Recovery
Mental health recovery is most effective when you- the person challenged with it both understand and is empowered to take the right steps. The UK passed the Mental Health Discriminatory Act into law in 2013 Our stress responses when overloaded leads to mental illness from which too many people never recover from. Animals spend short…
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Mental Health Outdoor Recreation
By Justin Archer Crisp mountain air against your skin, the sweet smell of the ocean, the sounds of bird chirping in the background, and a visual tapestry that no artist can compete with, all reasons that most of us feel better after spending some time outside. It feels good and natural for our bodies, but…