Diabetes distress, a common emotional response to the daily challenges of living with diabetes, is a silent battle that many individuals and their families face. As a Type 1 Diabetic, I have felt all of the emotional responses to getting the news that your life will now change forever. I feel your pain! Diabetes self…
Feeling burned out and stressed? You’re not alone. 20% of Americans (50 million people) are experiencing mental illness, and anxiety, depression, and stress are at an all-time high. We know it’s hard to put yourself first when so many other things are on your plate. But neglecting your needs can have severe mental and physical…
It’s no secret that depression is a real bummer. It can make you feel tired, anxious, and hopeless. But what if I told you there was a way to fight back against depression? I have first-hand knowledge of how light exposure can impact one’s mood, having once lived in the Midwest, where seasonal depression is…
Dogs are amazing and we all know that, but what a lot of people don’t know is how connected our mental health is with theirs. Negativity effects mental health in a myriad of ways, and so many mental challenges and disorders are exacerbated today, especially since the pandemic. Improving our mental health through dogs has…
It’s no secret that junk food is everywhere and it’s hard to resist sometimes, especially when you’re feeling down. It’s not your fault! The food industry knows how to exploit our hedonic hunger by adding sugar and unhealthy carbohydrates to their products, which makes them irresistible and dangerously addictive. A disastrous negative loop of hedonic…
Do you know that voice in your head that tells you to eat that extra piece of cake or skip your workout? That’s your subconscious mind talking, and it can play a powerful role in our unhealthy behaviors. But don’t worry, we can use conscious decisions to create new patterns of good health decisions. Once…
Feeling a bit frazzled in 2023? Need a mental pick-me-up? Enter the world of virtual reality (VR). Not only is VR the coolest kid on the tech block, but it’s also your new BFF for tackling those pesky mental health blues. I remember when I tried them on for the first time, they transported me….
