Is having faith in God the key to happiness? A new study seems to suggest so, having found that the happiest people in any society or culture tend to be those with strong religious convictions who actively engage with others in regular community worship. The Pew Research Center looked at data fro
Welcome summer under the open sky as Get On Your Mat For Mental Health returns on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 5:30pm in Turnure Park in White Plains, New York! Join The Mental Health Association of Westchester for an empowering and energetic community-driven mega-yoga event featuring mindfulness, meditation, movement and music – all for a good cause. Led by renowned teacher Beryl Bender Birch, Get On…
Many people hit the gym or pound the pavement to improve cardiovascular health, build muscle, and of course, get a rockin’ bod, but working out has above-the-neck benefits, too. For the past decade or so, scientists have pondered how exercising can boost brain function . Regardless of age or fitness level (yup, this includes everyone from mall-walkers to marathoners), studies show that making time for exercise…
Continue the conversation about Mental Health. Let's talk. Healthy RC and the City of Rancho Cucamonga is hosting a free Mental Health Symposium to increase awareness and build a communitywide culture of support around mental health. This symposium will address stigma associated with mental health and identify barriers that prevent community members from accessing services and resources to get help. Come listen to local experts and…
It’s been said that money can’t buy happiness . While this can be true in many ways, a steady source of income can alleviate many stressors. Living below the poverty line in the United States leaves many families looking for a roof to sleep under each night, ways to put food on the table, and the means to obtain physical and mental healthcare. A recent study done by researchers at Boston Medical Center (BMC) reports that you don’t have to be homeless to…
A Social Worker and Happiness Mentor who will use her mental health background to help you change your thought processes for greater happiness in your personal and professional life
New information from the USDA's Agricultural Research Service suggests eating the recommended daily amount of vegetables has a positive correlation with an adult's mental health.
Stressed about heading back to school? This is for you. We teamed up with LG to highlight the science backed Sustainable Happiness Skills so you can have a h...
Center staff urges people to maintain their mental health during pandemic By Colleen Williamson [email protected] The Parsons Sun is offering access to its coronavirus stories with no payment required. To continue supporting our reporting, please consider a digital subscription. A person’s mental health is just as important as physical health, especially now in the depths of a pandemic. And Labette Center for Mental Health Services continues…
As mental health remains a major community health concern, community members continue to spread awareness.
What do we really think about mental health and mental health counseling? You’d be surprised…or not. It seems like we’ve come a long way, but we’ve also stood still. Below i…
With escalating coronavirus fears, we look at the scientific benefits golf can have on people's mental health
Wasatch Mental Health’s American Fork clinic didn’t think it had any clients who spoke Spanish. Then it hired someone who knew the language, and the people started rolling in.