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
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
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
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
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...BLOG HOME
