The Daily Mind
Daily Steps To Mindful Living
There are times that we encounter fearful thoughts that can be difficult to manage. For some people, the more they try to get rid of the thoughts, the stronger the thoughts become and the more difficult they become to manage.
Here is a list of techniques that you can use to help manage your fearful and negative thoughts. [Read more…] about 13 Tips to Manage Your Fearful and Obsessive Thoughts
Originally posted on September 17, 2018 @ 11:00 am
Trans and gender-expansive individuals face depression, anxiety and other mental health issues at alarmingly high rates. This tragic reality stems from the distress caused by society’s oppression and lack of acceptance of gender non-conforming individuals. [Read more…] about Practicing Mindfulness and Acceptance Within Gender Identity
Originally posted on September 6, 2018 @ 10:00 am
Have you tried driving and then braking suddenly because a person is in your path, or the lights have turned red? Or you’re walking and texting, and you almost got hit by a car? Vehicular accidents have resulted in thousands of lives lost and millions of serious injuries sustained, many of which could have been prevented by practicing mindfulness on the road. [Read more…] about Mindfulness on the Road: Making Our Streets Safe for Drivers and Pedestrians
Originally posted on August 22, 2018 @ 9:26 pm
Since the massacre at Columbine High School in Colorado in 1999 ushered in the modern era of shootings on campuses, more than 187,000 students from nearly 200 grade schools have been shaken by gunfire during class hours, according to an analysis by The Washington Post.
The tally includes at least 130 killed and 254 wounded –– and an entire generation touched by mass violence. [Read more…] about Providing Healthy Spaces for Students in the Aftermath of a Shooting
Originally posted on August 16, 2018 @ 10:00 am
Everyone knows there’s a connection between your mind and your body, but most people think in terms of physical health or fitness and its effect on your mental state. But it should be just as clear that your mental health can influence your body as well. There are a number of fascinating research studies, both complete and in progress, about health effects. [Read more…] about The Daily Mind: 7 Ways Mental Health Impacts Physical Fitness
Originally posted on July 29, 2018 @ 11:02 pm
It’s amazing really. When we look at our technological advancements over the past few decades, you cannot help but be amazed by the things we have achieved. One of those marvels are robotic pets, and these have become increasingly popular as the years have passed and the technology has become more advanced.
But, robot dogs and mental health? Really? Truth is, they have a number of uses within the mental health field but are they as good as real dogs, and if so, why? In this article, we take a closer look. [Read more…] about Can Robot Dogs Help Mental Health as Well as Real Dogs?
Originally posted on July 23, 2018 @ 11:00 am
