Behavioral Health
38 articles
Managing Stress: An Essential Step Toward a Healthier Heart
When we think about heart health, we often focus on things we can measure—blood pressure, cholesterol, heart rate or steps per day. The impact of stress (and stress management…
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What is a Digital Detox Retreat and How Do You Know if You Need One?
In our constantly connected world, the idea of a digital detox retreat or technology free vacation might sound like a luxury—or even impossible. But what if taking a break from…
Light Therapy for Anxiety and Depression—How Does it Work?
If you’ve noticed your anxiety creeping up as the days grow shorter, or felt your mood sink alongside the setting sun, you’re not alone. Millions of people experience heightened…
How Learning About NARCAN can Help Your Community
There are many misconceptions around opioid use, addiction and overdoses. These range from socioeconomic circumstances to age, occupation, gender and marital status, with the…
Techniques to Calm Anxiety in the Moment
“Breath in, breath out.” Sounds easy, right? Well, not always. The truth is, techniques for quieting your mind and calming anxiety aren’t one-size-fits-all. But it is possible—and…
Understanding and Supporting Maternal Mental Health
Pregnancy, delivery and the first moments and days of a new baby’s life can be a joyous time. However, it’s also a time of extreme exhaustion, tremendous hormonal fluctuations and…
Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy at Any Age
Brain health might feel like an obscure concept—how do we actually care for one of the most mysterious organs? What does it look like to nurture the mind and keep our neurons…
The Relationship Between Autism and Social Skills
Having autism and “being on the spectrum” are terms that can carry a lot of weight in our society. However, autism spectrum disorder is complex, with a range of symptoms,…
Good Sleep Hygiene Tips: Simple Habits for Better Rest
Longer days mean more light and more reasons to play outside and stay up late. However, as the seasons shift from winter’s short, cozy days to the many invitations of spring, it’s…
Lifestyle Choices for a Healthy Heart
We all know how important heart health is, but when was the last time you considered ways to improve your ticker? Incorporating lifestyle choices that strengthen cardiac health is…
Sober Curious?
If you’re planning to start the new year by forgoing alcohol, you’re not alone. Over the last decade, Dry January has become a cultural and social media phenomenon as many people…
Loneliness in Men: Why Friends and Family are Crucial to Men’s Health
Loneliness can seem like a small and subtle thing in our lives—even peripheral. But combating loneliness is essential to men’s health and wellbeing. The Centers for Disease…