Our physical, mental, and emotional health are so interconnected. Think about it—when we exercise, we tend to feel more alert and attentive throughout the day. When we are feeling sad, we might feel fatigued and unable to think about things clearly. Especially when we experience trauma, like a car accident, a sudden loss, or violence,... Continue Reading →
As someone who played sports all their life it is no surprise in hearing about the negativity athletes face when they speak up about their own mental health and seeking help. All athletes handle stress, pressure, discipline, and even success in different ways; but that doesn’t exempt professional athletes from being immune to mental illnesses... Continue Reading →
In day-to-day American life, you are likely to run into some kind of drink or even food that contains caffeine. It appears in a variety of items, including coffee, tea, energy drinks, snack bars, etc. As much as 90% of Americans have caffeine regularly, with around half intaking 300 mg each day. It is known... Continue Reading →
Stress is something that most Americans struggle with at some point in their life. Levels of reported stress have increased nearly 19% for adults since 2019 due to the corona-virus pandemic. That is a lot considering the previous reported rate was at 5% of the adult population in America. With concerns for physical and mental... Continue Reading →
Did you know that social media has been correlated with increased rates of mental illness? The way people present their life as perfect on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc. can cause media viewers symptoms of depression and anxiety and can cause them to feel isolated and like they are missing out on life.... Continue Reading →
National Brain Injury Awareness Month has been nationally observed and recognized since 1993. The month of March honors Brain Injury Awareness Month by raising funds for services, supports, and research. While also emphasizing the important opportunity to bring attention to the prevention of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and all brain injuries alike. The Brain Injury... Continue Reading →
Every year, the first week of February is dedicated towards the history of women and girls in professional sports, and sports in general-- National Girls and Women in Sports Day. This dedication acknowledges the accomplishments of female athletes, the influence of sports participation in girls and women, while honoring the progress, dedication, and struggle for... Continue Reading →
On March 2nd, we recognized World Teen Mental Wellness Day, a day where the psychological health of teens around the world is given awareness. It is an important day to highlight the importance of the mental health of adolescents across the world and to encourage removing stigma about their struggles. 1 in 5 teens across... Continue Reading →
Everyone deserves to be a lot nicer to themselves compared to the way they already are. We are our own worst critics. Especially now during these tough times, it should come as a guarantee to give ourselves some self-compassion, but this may be easier said than done for many. Did you know that human beings... Continue Reading →
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