Taking care of your trauma involves being careful as you do not want to do anything that can bring those feelings of trauma back to you. It is best to find a form of therapy that can help you accomplish that. By taking part in trauma-informed care, you can learn more about your trauma and […]
Author Archives: Alta Loma
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It is good to have habits to help you function with daily life whether it is making it a habit to wake up at the same time to get ready for work or you make it a habit to watch your calories when you prepare meals. But, there are also bad habits that can ruin […]
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Having bad posture from doing too much sitting by the computer or hunched over a desk can lead to heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses. According to Health.com, a number of studies suggested that bad posture can make the symptoms of depression even worse. By improving your posture, you will be able to improve […]
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Life comes with having to experience bad, unexpected news. People react to them differently whether they cry, experience a headache, tremble, or even faint. While we will always experience some kind of physical or emotional pain as a result of bad news, it is important to learn healthy ways to cope with it to take […]
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Telling your partner that you have anxiety can be very challenging because of the stigma behind it. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 40 million people have anxiety so there is no reason for anyone to feel inferior for having it. It is important to plan out how to tell your partner […]
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We have a tendency to use mental health terms very likely to describe how we are feeling. We could be saying that we are OCD if we are continuously cleaning our cluttered desk, we call someone crazy if we disagree with their point of view, or bipolar if someone is constantly changing their mind. By […]
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It can be very challenging to see a parent struggling with addiction. You have all of these tragic memories of seeing your parents at their weakest point and feel helpless as a child to do anything about it. Basketball player Dwyane Wade was able to help his mother, Jolinda, through her addiction as an adult […]
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It is a great feeling to have a business of your own and being able to answer for yourself. But according to a recent study by UC Berkeley’s Institutional Review Board, 72% of entrepreneurs are struggling with mental health. By using your team as a tool for support and learning that it is okay to […]
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Psoriasis is a skin condition where cells build up and form scales and itchy dry skin. According to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, people living with psoriasis suffered more mental distress and were 1.5 times more likely to report severe depression than those without the condition. By having more awareness about people with psoriasis […]
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We know how seasonal affective disorder is normally a depression for those who do not get enough sunlight, but there is a depression for those who get too much sun. Everyone’s bodies work differently about how we feel when the sun comes out. It is important to try to enjoy your summer by being around […]