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Lessons from Movember & No-Shave November

Mental Health, Mind

Every November, millions of men around the world grow out their facial hair as part of Movember or No-Shave November. These charities help raise awareness for men’s health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, suicide, and colorectal cancer.

The goal is to get men talking and educated on these issues, as well as raising money for charity. Even if you’re not participating, there are still plenty of lessons and knowledge that you can take away from these movements. [Read more…] about Lessons from Movember & No-Shave November

Originally posted on November 30, 2018 @ 8:30 am

Music Therapy: What it is and How it Can Help You

Mental Health, Mind

Music is one of the most amazing creations that the human race has, and it can be understood across all languages and cultures without issue. Even if the language in the lyrics is different, we can still feel the emotion behind it, and that is what makes music such a powerful tool.

Music therapy is a great way to deal with mental health issues, whether it’s overcoming your hurdles or just talking through your problems using song. It’s not a terrifying experience either, and you can go one on one instead of in a group. So, what is music therapy and how exactly is it able to help you?
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Originally posted on November 5, 2018 @ 8:00 am

Providing Healthy Spaces for Students in the Aftermath of a Shooting

Family, Life, Mental Health, Mind

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

The Daily Mind: 7 Ways Mental Health Impacts Physical Fitness

Body, Mental Health, Mind, Movement & Fitness

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