Let’s Prioritize Mental Health!
World mental health day was October 10th, and I want to encourage everyone to get the help they might be needing. Anxiety and depression are on the rise and stressful circumstances continue.
Spending Time In The Garden Is Healthy!
Gardening is a new hobby of mine, but I have always loved yard work. As silly as it may seem, even going outside to pull weeds in my front yardscape makes me feel better because it allows me to pause and just be outside with my plants.
Did You Know That Food Can Affect Your Mental Health?
I recently read This is Your Brain on Food by Uma Naidoo, MD and it was a great read! Dr. Naidoo is a psychiatrist at Harvard and she has a special interest in how nutrition affects mental health; she is also a trained chef.
Drop the Stigma
Do you have trouble sleeping, experience mood fluctuations or generally feel anxious all the time? These can be symptoms of underlying mood disorders and can be treated if diagnosed properly.