Don’t struggle in trying to make sense of it all. Emotions are not like an easy puzzle. Introduction We wish our lives away. From the time we’re born to the time we pass into the next world, we’re in a constant state wishing away the future—”Can’t wait until I can shave… get my licence… make[…]
Presenting a new way of understanding and building mental strength. Presentation by Freedom in Thought What is Mental Health? Overview The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines and categorizes mental health as follows (MentalHealth.gov, 05.08.2020, public domain): Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and[…]
Taking a look at the science of the good life. Presentation by Dr. Robert WaldingerClinical Professor of PsychiatryLee Kum Sheung Center for Health and HappinessT.H. Chan School of Public HealthHarvard Medical School What keeps us happy and healthy as we go through life? If you think it’s fame and money, you’re not alone – but,[…]
Traumatic events can make people question assumptions about their lives, including their spiritual beliefs. By Rev. Dr. Danielle Tumminio HansenAssistant Professor of Pastoral Theology & Director of Field EducationSeminary of the Southwest Introduction Organized religion has been on the decline for decades in the United States. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers found that online searches for[…]
Cases of people classified as mentally ill reveal medieval attitudes to mental illness, disability, and incapacity at a communal level. Introduction What happened in the medieval period when people became mentally ill? Modern advances in diagnosis and treatment, and a monolithic view of pre-modern culture, might entrench opinions that former attitudes to people undergoing the[…]
Modern society has progressed in myriad ways. Smart homes, connected cars, VR gaming, digital money – this is just a glimpse of the numerous technological advancements that have resulted in the fast-paced development of our society. Today, it’s possible to accomplish nearly everything from the comfort of your home. But there’s one crucial aspect of[…]
Parenting is such a journey for most people. Every parent has a responsibility to ensure their children are healthy both physically and mentally. Well, when it comes to ensuring your kids grow up mentally healthy, a lot of options come in line. You can put your kids on a healthy diet, enroll them in better[…]
Have you known anyone to enjoy studying? More often than not, studying (or work) can never be described as fun. So what can you do when you’re looking for an enjoyable way to get smarter? It’s easy; you play games. Turns out, you can significantly boost your brainpower if you play the right games. So,[…]
Studies show that board games and even video games are good for your brain health. When people play games, it promotes the growth of new neurons in your brain. The new brain cells enhance your mental skills, including your attention span, memory, and coordination. Want to really challenge your body and mind? These games require the[…]
More than half of Americans leave vacation days leftover at the end of the year. As a nation, we’ve become used to not using up our vacation days, which isn’t a good thing. There are so many benefits to taking a vacation, including increased productivity at work, being inspired by the things you see and[…]