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août 23, 2022Like
Create Your Mental Health Crisis Plan For A Better Recovery Response
I wish I had a mental health crisis plan when I was struggling with my poor mental health. I had no crisis resources I could reach out to. I couldn’t call emergency services because I didn’t understand what I was going through. And it’s not just me. Everyone struggling with poor mental health needs a support system that they could reach out to. And surprisingly, support can come in the form of crisis planning or a mental health crisis plan. calmsage
août 23, 2022Like
The Harmful Impact of Displaced Anger
Everyone feels angry at one time or another. It’s a common and healthy emotion. However, knowing how to release anger and where to direct it appropriately is essential. But what happens when it’s misdirected at someone or something else? There are many types of anger, one being displaced or misplaced anger. It is when you project negative feelings (anger) toward someone who isn’t the true cause of your negative emotion. It can be complicated to explain and difficult to understand, talk
août 22, 2022Like
How Parents Can Give Kids Gender Affirming Care in States That Are Hostile
Texas. Arkansas. Tennessee. Kansas. These are just a few of many states nationwide waging a political war against the transgender community. According to CNN analysis of data compiled by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a record-high number of anti-LGBTQ bills have been introduced so far in 2022. And the year isn’t even over. The bulk of these bigoted political attacks take aim at transgender and nonbinary youth, who comprise an estimated 18 percent of the 1.6 million trans people shek
août 22, 2022Like
The Good, Bad & Kinda Weird Exercises People Try On TikTok
Many of us, much to our better judgment, joined TikTok in the midst of the pandemic to cope with said pandemic. Along with its funny voiceover gags and fancy travel reels, FitTok workouts has become the popular, fitness-themed part of TikTok that we can feel better about (especially if you’re over the age of 30 and on TikTok). FitTok is where influencers share a variety of quick and viral workouts, which pretty much run the gamut of the good, bad, shek
août 22, 2022Like
Why Did Sexually Transmitted Infections Go up During the Pandemic — and What Can We Do About It?
No one would blame you for assuming that the number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) went down during the pandemic. After all, lockdowns prevented many of us from even talking to people outside our households — much less going out and having sex. In fact, reported cases of STIs did go down during the early months of the pandemic in 2020, but they went back up by the end of the year. Combine this pandemic-related increase with the steady rise Healthy
août 22, 2022Like
Why Did Sexually Transmitted Infections Go up During the Pandemic — and What Can We Do About It?
No one would blame you for assuming that the number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) went down during the pandemic. After all, lockdowns prevented many of us from even talking to people outside our households — much less going out and having sex. In fact, reported cases of STIs did go down during the early months of the pandemic in 2020, but they went back up by the end of the year. Combine this pandemic-related increase with the steady rise Healthy
août 22, 2022Like
Lynn Community Health Center Breaks Ground On New Pharmacy
Nonprofit Lynn Community Health Center in Lynn, Mass., broke ground on a new retail pharmacy. Situated off the main lobby on the first floor of the health center, the project will comprise a new retail pharmacy, consultation and vaccine clinic space, and multipurpose community rooms. The project is scheduled for completion in January 2023. The project team includes design firm E4H Environments for Health Architecture (Boston), Stantec (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada), and AKF (engineer; New York). The post Lynn Community Health healthcare
août 22, 2022Like
Virgo Season Zodiac Sex Tip: Perfect Your Foreplay
We did it! With egos (mostly) in-check and hearts (mostly) in one piece, we braved Leo season with all the positive, affirmative and sun-kissed energy we could muster and made it into earthy Virgo. This time of year calls to mind all the fresh school supply gathering, new planner organizing, stay-ready so you never have to get-ready energy that reminds you that the journey (and all the things you prep for said journey) matter just as much as the destination. shek
août 22, 2022Like
Understanding Autistic Burnout In Adults
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects a person’s ability to comprehend and perceive information, communication style, and ability to socialize. It’s a neurodevelopmental disorder that can make it difficult for you to lead a normal life. It is pretty difficult to live with autism especially when people around you don’t understand your condition quite well. There are several challenges for an adult with autism like improper social skills, and problems in communication (verbal and non-verbal) because their responses calmsage
août 22, 2022Like
Kaiser Permanente Plans $1.7B In Expansions In California
Nonprofit health system Kaiser Permanente (Oakland, Calif.) is planning $1.7 billion in expansion projects across Riverside County, Calif., according to the website beckershospitalreview.com. Among the work is expanding Riverside Medical Center in Riverside, Calif., to increase the hospital’s bed count from 226 to 298, as well as upgrading patient rooms. The $735.4 million project is slated for completion in the first quarter of 2027. The health system is also adding 93,000 square feet to its Moreno Valley Medical Center in healthcare
août 22, 2022Like
What is pleasanteeism and how is it impacting mental health at work?
Are you hiding behind a mask of pleasantries at work? If I was to ask you, “How are you doing?” What would your response be? Now, imagine I’m a manager at work asking the same question – has your response changed? There’s a new ‘ism’ in the workplace: pleasanteeism. This refers to the pressure many of us feel to conceal any stress, anxiety or low mood we may be feeling, choosing to hide behind pleasantries instead. This grin-and-bear-it workplace culture happi
août 22, 2022Like
Feeling Homesick? Know The Signs And 7 Ways To Cure Homesickness
Missing home when you’re away from it isn’t a foreign or a particularly distressing feeling. Feeling homesick is quite common when you move to a new city for college or choose to move to another country for work. Missing home when you’re away isn’t supposed to be distressing and yet you feel homesick. The comfort you find at home can’t be found anywhere else and when you begin missing the comforts of home, the simple joy of being in the calmsage