When the topic of mental health arises, we are often left with a long list of things we can “do” to assist or improve our mental health. While there are a variety of actions and activities that are beneficial to our mental health, sometimes doing less is just as effective a remedy. Although the concept of rest in general seems easy, fewer and fewer of us have mastered that skill in a society that…
Since the beginning of time, our world and its societies have been faced with tremendous challenges and life-altering events. Through conflicts, natural disasters, and other unforeseen obstacles, humanity has stumbled forward to bring us to the current moment in time. Despite our magnificent strides forward as a human collective, there is no denying that we still face an enormous amount of issues that cause great concern. At times, it may feel incredibly overwhelming and even…
Social media holds an undeniable, and arguably pervasive, place in our lives. Whether you love it or hate it, the fact remains that nearly everyone you know is scrolling, posting, or talking about it. When it comes to social media and relationships, there are strong arguments for both the benefits and the detrimental effects of social media. Although there are many more, we’ve identified a small handful of pros and cons of social media’s impact…
Jared had every intention of calling Sue for a date until it was time to do it. He just knew that he wasn’t good enough for her. He didn’t look fit and she would surely only date a fit man. Jared has thought very little about how his body image is changing his life. It seems to not only change the way he sees himself but the way that he acts as a result. Some…