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The Effects of Energy Drink Consumption on Mental Health

The Effects of Energy Drink Consumption on Mental Health

The effects to one’s health from energy drink (ED) consumption are far beyond a short-lived energy boost, based upon the latest research on this topic published in Frontiers in Public Health, and has revealed the astounding, associated negative health consequences....
Health and Mental Benefits of Yoga

Health and Mental Benefits of Yoga

Emanating from ancient Indian culture, yoga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years. It is hardly a modern-day phenomenon, yet more Americans regularly practice yoga now more than ever. Best estimates suggest that in 2016, 36.7 million Americans practiced yoga...
ACEs, Trauma, and EMDR: My Journey – Part 4

ACEs, Trauma, and EMDR: My Journey – Part 4

Part IV:  My Post-EMDR Walk Today Karen explained that we’d begun the reprocessing process, the R in EMDR.  When successful, the emotional charge to untreated trauma is removed, allowing the survivor to heal.  That day was to be the first of several EMDR sessions,...
Crafting for Mental Wellness: Creativity in Stressful Times

Crafting for Mental Wellness: Creativity in Stressful Times

Craft store sales are booming. On Instagram, hashtags like #QuarantineCrafts are filled with images of embroidery, origami, and tiny, needle-felted animals. It’s undeniable: crafting is experiencing a revival, and it’s not hard to see why. After all, it’s one of...
Expectations: An Essay on API Mental Health – Part 4

Expectations: An Essay on API Mental Health – Part 4

There are many negative connotations associated with the topic of mental health in Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Some go as far as rejecting its existence. Sometimes, these cultures do not fully encourage men to be open about their feelings or even properly...
Making Time for Yourself

Making Time for Yourself

Self-care has become a bit of a buzzword over the past few years, and its meaning is debatable. But one thing we can all agree on is that taking care of yourself during the pandemic is both a necessity and a challenge. If you’ve found yourself struggling to prioritize...

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