The negative effects of social media on children have been hotly debated. Adults also may benefit from reduced screen time. Here are five signs that it may be time to take a break ...
Read More »Time to get moving: Activity benefits mental as well as physical health
Spring is a great time to get active and start losing weight gained during the long winter months. Exercise also contributes to better mental health. “Physical activity can improve many mental health ...
Read More »Anxiety screening recommended for all U.S. adults 19 to 64
Controversial recommendations say all adults between 19 and 64 years of age should be screened for anxiety disorders. The proposal, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), is the first ...
Read More »Experts: Parents should take steps to protect children in today’s culture
Today’s children face unprecedented dangers, many of them with spiritual roots, yet many parents are asleep at the wheel. “Anxiety, depression, panic disorders have gone up among kids I’ve seen in my ...
Read More »4 ways pets help impact health and wellness
Daily life across the country has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and in times of isolation, relationships – even pets – are as important to health and wellness as ever before. ...
Read More »New Christian music addresses mental health issues from pandemic
Amid hardships brought on by the pandemic and lockdowns, multiple Christian music artists have homed in on the needs of their communities. New releases speak directly to those dealing with increased mental ...
Read More »Covid anxiety, lockdowns causing sharp rise in drug abuse
Drug abuse and other effects of the coronavirus and lockdowns continues to rise with mental health being hit particularly hard. In Ohio, like other states, counties are seeing a startling rise in ...
Read More »Where to find respite: resources for caregivers
As caregivers, we love our elders. That is why we care for them, even if it means we are on call or on duty around the clock. We would not have it ...
Read More »Russell Wilson, Tauren Wells, Stephen Curry discuss faith amid pandemic on Instagram
Earlier this week, quarterback Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks went live on Instagram, splitting the screen with famous Christian artist Tauren Wells. For an hour, the two stars discussed faith in ...
Read More »Ted Danson shares tips for healthy aging
In his distinguished career, actor Ted Danson has played many iconic roles, including a cantankerous but caring doctor. In real life, the 70-year-old says good relationships with health care providers are critical ...
Read More »Anxiety: Can we beat it?
In my 32 years of practice I have found that anxiety has continued to increase, affecting people who seldom would have wrestled with it in years past. A certain amount of anxiety ...
Read More »Depression doesn’t have to be a dirty word
In our popular culture, depression is deemed a dirty word. Many of us are ashamed to acknowledge to ourselves and to others that we can’t muster enough strength to get out of ...
Read More »10 ways to prevent caregiver depression
Caregivers often prioritize their care recipients’ needs over their own. The sacrifices involved in caregiving place an incredible amount of strain on even the most capable individuals. The resulting feelings of anger, ...
Read More »Justin Bieber reaches out for prayer, admits his struggle: ‘God is faithful and ur prayers really work’
Singer Justin Bieber posted about his struggle with anxiety and depression last week, reaching out to his fans to ask for prayers. On his Instagram account, he wrote: “Just wanted to keep ...
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