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2021 HCD Expo: Finding The Right Balance In Behavioral Health Design
Many healthcare facilities have aging mental and behavioral health facilities that are in need of safety upgrades, according to Melanie Baumhover, principal, BWBR (St. Paul, Minn.), during the presentation, “Renovating Occupied Inpatient Mental/Behavioral Health Units for Safety, Experience,” at the 2021 HCD Expo, held Oct. 23-26 in Cleveland. “Mental/behavioral health has been a challenge in our country for decades, and with the COVID-19 pandemic, the needs are greater than ever before,” she said. As facilities look to renovate their existing healthcare
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Solo Apartment Dwellers Fared Worse Mentally In Pandemic
People who live in apartments may have experienced more mental health issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic than their peers in the suburbs. Research from the University of Georgia found apartment dwellers, and in particular those who lived alone, had higher odds of experiencing mental health issues than people who lived in condos or standalone homes. Those who lived alone had a tougher time coping mentally with the pandemic than those who lived with roommates or family. “Clearly, the loneliness theravive
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An Implicit Guide To Overcome Fear of Loneliness (Monophobia)
Are you also one of those over-productive personalities who have not stopped working in a pandemic as well? Also, are you also one of those whose quarantine increased productivity and the calendar has been booked for weekends well? Can I ask why? Why did you increase your productivity even when you were experiencing Zoom or Skype fatigue? Have you done all of this due to fear of being alone? Did you miss that human touch? I am not the kind calmsage
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Midwives turn to substance misuse to cope with stress, study finds
According to a survey published by Oxford University Press, more than a quarter of participants were engaging in problematic substance use An academic from Coventry University is calling for more support for midwives, as a survey of 623 midwives found that more than a quarter of respondents were engaging in problematic substance use. Considering the reasons why health professionals turned to substances, the survey found that problematic substance use occurred in response to work-related stress, anxiety, bullying, traumatic clinical incidents, happi
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How to reset your sleep schedule in three days
Whether you’re coming out the other side of a long weekend, the clocks have changed, or you’ve been making the most of your time off with some well-earned relaxation, discover how to reset your body clock fast Sleep. It’s essential. Getting a good night’s rest allows your body and mind to recharge, helping you to feel ready, refreshed, and alert for the day ahead. Without good quality sleep, we’re not only left feeling grumpy and unfocused – we could be happi
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These 10 Scientifically-backed Songs Are Guaranteed To Reduce Anxiety
“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” – Bob Marley You know when you’re stressed and you know when you need to control your stress. When things become too stressful at work, home, or school, you may opt for different stress-relieving and relaxing techniques to reduce anxiety. Many people resort to arts or crafts to reduce anxiety but many people, if you notice, listen to music to relieve stress and anxiety. Do you know calmsage
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Why hydration is good for your mental health
We all know about the importance of trying to drink our eight glasses of water a day, but there’s far more to it than just quenching your thirst… If there’s one simple habit that’s universally recommended, it’s to keep on top of your water intake. Water is involved in so many different bodily functions – from helping our body get rid of waste to protecting our joints – yet in the busy lives we lead, many of us forget to happi
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Real Talk: Is Pooping With Your Partner Good for Your Relationship or Not?
There are a few things we can thank Meghan Trainor for introducing into the modern conversation, like knowing we’re all about that bass (and what exactly that means), and, recently, what it’s like to poop beside your partner. Last month, Trainor admitted on the “Why Won’t You Date Me?” podcast hosted by Nicole Byer that she and husband actor Daryl Sabara have side-by-side toilets where they have pooped and urinated next to each other. While she said they wouldn’t poop shek
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How to Use a Menstrual Cup — An Easy Guide for Newbies
We all have that friend who was an early-adopter of the menstrual cup. She loves her cup of choice and delights in telling you all the cool benefits: They’re sustainable, they’re comfortable, they’re easy to clean and store so you’re never caught with a near-empty tampon box on day one of a new period and, of course, they’re fairly easy and intuitive to use. It’s that latter point that gives a lot of longtime tampon and pad-users pause. Are they shek
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An Intro to Shadow Work — Witchy Ways of Understanding Your Mind & Mental Health
Shadow work is a buzzy word in both the mental health and spiritual realms. You’ve probably seen a number of social media posts asking you to tap into your “shadow self” and learning to love your “dark side.” While it sounds like something related to Darth Vader, the term “shadow self” was first popularized by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung and refers to a side that you may have learned to suppress as a child due to shame. For example, maybe shek
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There’s Another ADHD Treatment for Kids & Teens
When a child is diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), parents can understandably have concerns. These can include which treatment is best, how to raise a child with the disorder, and simply how to make sure they’re set up for success. ADHD can be managed effectively, but navigating the many options to treat a child can sometimes make the process even more daunting. It’s important to know what works best will vary from child to child so it’s crucial to know all of the available options. shek
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Celebrating Every Body Requires Access to the Best Weight-Management Care
If you’ve gained weight during the Covid-19 pandemic, you are not alone. A year into the pandemic, an American Psychological Association survey showed that 45% of women report undesired weight gain, with an average addition of 22 pounds. Gaining weight can make us feel insecure about our appearance or uncomfortable in pants we may have easily worn before. And there’s no shortage of shame or stigma when it comes to our weight. But weight alone is not the best measure Healthy