In one of our most recent blogs, we introduced you to Lifestyle Medicine and its core six pillars. In this blog, we will explore how these pillars influence mental health, emotional wellness, and overall well-being. The pillars of lifestyle medicine are priority interventions for preventing and reversing chronic disease. They are equally effective for optimizing […]
Introduction: Learning to identify and regulate emotions effectively is a hallmark of self-management. This article explains what emotions are, why emotional regulation is important, and shares effective strategies you can try to process and control your emotional responses. Emotions 101: Emotions are reactions that humans subjectively experience in response to stimuli like an event or […]
As humans, we often feel as though we are at the mercy of our thoughts and emotions – and that there is no way to intervene and change course when needed. But that isn’t true. Learning to regulate your thoughts is a skill that can grow with intentional practice. This article will walk you through […]
Introduction: School is out for the summer! The kids are back at home with no plans and no schedule – how can you make sure they don’t spend all day in their rooms trapped in the tech vortex? Reference this checklist for ideas on how to support your adolescent’s mental health on summer break. Mental […]
Introduction: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In 1949, Mental Health America proposed an annual national observation to spread awareness of the importance of mental wellbeing. The conversations around mental health are becoming more urgent as trends demonstrate that growing numbers of American adolescents and adults struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness. This article […]
