Long-term meditation practitioners have younger brain
Meditation is an important part of my daily routine. Although I only have been doing meditation for 10 months, my body is stronger and...
Why mindfulness-based yoga can reduce depression in women
Depression is a common mental health issue. It is estimated that about 25% of women and 12% of men are affected by the disorder...
Anger and guilt do not harm PTSD recovery
It is common to feel angry and guilty after experiencing trauma.
People may suppress angry feelings or express anger outwardly, and sometimes they cannot control...
Do you need to worry about yourself if your sibling has autism?
I used to work with a diligent student in a research project.
He impressed me a lot not only because he was intelligent and responsible...
How animals help us recover from trauma
Humans have a long history to use animals in psychological treatment.
In the late 18th century, animals were incorporated into mental health institutions to help...
Feeling insecure will affect your mental health
In modern society, many factors can influence humans’ mental health. One important factor is insecurity, which refers to the insecure feelings of life.
It has...
The key to effectively treating mental illness: Eliminate the stigma
In the 1940s, it was cancer. In the '80s, it was HIV.
Today, the condition battling pervasive social stigma is mental illness.
Unfortunately, this stigma prevents...
Choosing memory care for a loved one: 4 common questions
A diagnosis of dementia or memory loss is difficult for caregivers and loved ones alike.
One of the most important issues caregivers face is deciding...
Horses could be “therapists” in PTSD treatment for veterans
Do you ever feel like animals can understand you better than humans sometimes?
Imagine how much more powerful it could be if that interaction was...
Sunshine, rather than temperature, pollution, or rain, matters a lot to our mental health
Sunshine matters. A lot.
The idea isn't exactly new, but according to a recent BYU study, when it comes to your mental and emotional health,...