Nature and Mental Health

Nature and Mental Health

Research has shown that nature can impact our mental health and well-being.  Our environment can increase or decrease our stress levels, which then impacts our physical and mental health.  Environmental stressors can make us feel anxious, depressed, helpless and...
Managing Anxiety

Managing Anxiety

There are many reasons that can make us anxious, and usually the root cause of it is something we cannot change.  Coping with anxiety means changing what you can and accepting the rest.   Normal anxiety comes from our ancestors being put in situations where a fight or...
Hobbies

Hobbies

Spending time on hobbies you enjoy can improve your well-being and mental health.  They are a great way to relax and unwind from your daily routines.  Hobbies can be reading, art, music, learning a new skill or simply doing something outdoors.  The great thing about...
Meditation

Meditation

Meditation influences both the mind and the body.  Training in meditation can make you calmer, more relaxed and less stressed.  Even as little as 20 minutes per day can lead to physical changes in the body – such as lower blood pressure, lower heart rate, and deeper...
New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions

January is the month many of us are working on new year’s resolutions.  We could be working on the same ones from the previous year or trying to make new goals.  If you did not meet your aspirations for 2018, you are not the only one!  According to studies over 80% of...
Mental Health and Exercise

Mental Health and Exercise

Exercise has been found to improve mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, dementia, bipolar disorder and others.  It has also been proven to relieve stress and even boost your mood. When we exercise the brain releases endorphins,...