No worries, you read the title correctly. Ever wondered if sweet potatoes should have a month? Well, if that thought ever crossed your mind, you’re in luck—February is national sweet potato month! With this post, I’m looking forward to telling you how to celebrate J. I’m sure we have all heard of the term superfood... Continue Reading →
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 (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 →
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 →
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 →
¿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 →
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 →
¿Qué es la violencia entre parejas adolescentes? Febrero está dedicado a crear conciencia sobre la violencia entre parejas adolescentes, que es un problema que afecta a todos en el círculo del adolescente. La violencia en el noviazgo es más común de lo que pensamos. Según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades,... Continue Reading →
The SARS-CoV-2 virus, infamously known as COVID-19, has been for the past year the world’s largest enemy. Taking into consideration everything that has happened since December 2019, COVID-19 had monumental impact on the health of everyone in the world. The Association for Psychological Science (APS) states that increased emotional and mental stress on an individual’s... Continue Reading →
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