At some point in your life, you have probably heard of the concept of love languages. It is often how friendships and couples alike explain the way they show and want to receive love. Oftentimes, people feel that they need to have compatible love languages in order to appropriately love the person in that relationship,... Continue Reading →
National Muffin Day: Some Healthy, Brain Happy Options (and How You Can Give to your Community)
Happy Saturday! As we all know by now, there are many national days and months across the world. At Olive Branch, we like to offer up positive ways to celebrate these days and ways to make them healthier for you, mentally and physically. Part of your mental health is taking care of your physical health,... Continue Reading →
Complementary and Alternative Medicines
Complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) are widely used across the world as a compliment to conventional treatments in the mental health field. CAMs can range from individual practices such as meditation and prayer to massage, acupuncture, and dance therapy. Some of these require a trained professional’s guidance, but there are so many options that can... Continue Reading →
Honoring Patrisse Cullors
February is Black History Month, where as a country we celebrate, recognize, and educate ourselves on the events and achievements within the African-American community. From grassroots organizing and political activism to artistic accolades and educational awards, there are a huge number of individuals and communities to be honored. Patrisse Cullors, Co-Founder and Executive Director of... Continue Reading →
National Random Acts of Kindness Day: Bring Joy to your Neighbors or Strangers!
Have you been looking for an excuse to surprise a friend or stranger with a little bit of joy? Look no further than today, February 17, which is National Random Acts of Kindness Day! This day originated in New Zealand but has quickly spread around the world as an ideal way to spread kindness in... Continue Reading →
The Psychology of Love
As February is known as the month of love, there is not better chance than to talk about it now! Within psychology, there are many theories and different understandings of how love works within the brain and within one’s behavior. A particularly interesting theory is that of psychologist Robert Sternberg, entitled Triangular Theory of Love:... Continue Reading →
National Cancer Prevention Month
When is National Cancer Prevention Month? February is National Cancer Prevention Month. According to the National Foundation For Cancer Research, there are 1.7 million new cases of cancer diagnosed per year in the United States. What is Cancer? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cancer is a term used for diseases in... Continue Reading →
Mes Nacional de Prevención de Cáncer
¿Cuándo es el Mes Nacional de Prevención de Cáncer? Febrero es el Mes Nacional de Prevención de Cáncer. Según la Fundación Nacional para la Investigación del Cáncer, hay 1,7 millones de nuevos casos de cáncer diagnosticados por año en los Estados Unidos. ¿Qué es el cáncer? Según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención... Continue Reading →
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
What is Teen Dating Violence? February is dedicated to bringing awareness to Teen Dating Violence, which is an issue that impacts everyone in the circle of the teen. Dating violence is more common than we think. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 11 female and 1 in 15 male high... Continue Reading →
