Even rock bands like Blink-182 with their catchy, timeless songs raise awareness towards mental health. The catchier the song and the more times it is played on the radio, the more the message will be heard. By listening to the lyrics of “Adam’s Song” by Blink-182, you will start to see the hidden message of […]
Author Archives: Alta Loma
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Marijuana is a drug that comes from dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the cannabis plant which changes the way your brain works. People who are pregnant may believe that marijuana is safe to use during pregnancy compared to alcohol and other drugs. The truth is that nothing has proven that marijuana is safe […]
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Songs have a way of sending messages to listeners. For those who are struggling with depression, music can be a great tool to help you feel better. Listening to the tone and lyrics of a song can make a world of difference in your mood by the end of the song. Lean On Me Bill […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
