Author: eohpaimy

  • Building a Community for Mental Wellbeing

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    Building a Community for Mental Wellbeing In previous posts, I have spoken about the significance of social connectedness and community actions in fostering mental wellbeing. I have delved into the factors involved in achieving mental wellbeing. Let’s talk about how we build our communities for mental wellbeing. Building Community for Mental Wellbeing An article on… Read more

  • Meaning in Life for Mental Wellbeing

    Meaning in Life for Mental Wellbeing Mental wellbeing starts with the individual. Consider the elements of your life which contribute to your mental wellbeing. Now, consider what is the meaning of your life? What guides you in your life? What accords meaning to your life? I posit there is an intersection between your sense of… Read more

  • Energize Your Life for a Life of Fulfillment

    Energize Your Life for a Life of Fulfillment Today’s post is a call to action for everyone on this earth. Energize your life for a life of fulfillment. Energy for Life Energy fuels my continued existence, according to me. How else could I accomplish all that I do without energy? Where do I acquire energy?… Read more

  • Cultivating Happiness for Mental Wellbeing

    Cultivating Happiness for Mental Wellbeing In previous posts, I referenced the World Happiness Report. The data revealed the extent of happiness reported by people in various nations. The data was collected from surveys conducted with people. The research implies we should work on cultivating happiness. But, a few questions remain. Is happiness the goal in… Read more

  • Mental Wellbeing in Community

    Mental Wellbeing in Community Mental wellbeing applies not only to individuals but also to communities. Let’s explore mental wellbeing in community. What Is Community? Community incorporates a sense of belonging to people, spaces, businesses, organizations, schools, roads, traffic lights, community centers, and resources. Look at the community in which you live. Perhaps you label this… Read more

  • Psychiatric Medications

    Psychiatric Medications Medications for mental health symptoms are commonly prescribed in the USA. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics, data from 2020 reveals that in the previous 12 months, 16.5% of adults in the USA had taken a psychiatric medication. The percentages were even higher in persons over… Read more

  • Neuroplasticity and Mental Wellbeing

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    Neuroplasticity and Mental Wellbeing Neuroplasticity can lead to mental wellbeing and allow us to enjoy life. Let’s explore how. Neuroplasticity Defined Neuroplasticity or neural plasticity allows the human brain to be altered structurally and biochemically and electrically. The ability of our brains to change physiologically translates to the ability of a human being to modify… Read more

  • Cannabis, Psychedelics, and Mental Health

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    Cannabis, Psychedelics, and Mental Health Why Discuss Cannabis, Psychedelics, and Mental Health One reason for this post is that the neuroscience of psychedelics and cannabis lures neuroscience geeks like me. I realize I need a better rationale for creating a blog post than simply my own interest in the topic. So, let’s explore further. The… Read more

  • Dental Hygiene and Mental Wellbeing

    Dental Hygiene and Mental Wellbeing Dental hygiene and emotional self-care both require attention on the road to mental wellbeing. A person cannot neglect one and hope to achieve mental wellbeing. Let’s explore further. Dental Hygiene Defined Dental hygiene can be defined as care of one’s teeth and associated structures. A more comprehensive term is oral… Read more

  • Embrace Fun for Mental Wellbeing

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    Embrace Fun for Mental Wellbeing Fun activities make us feel better. Fun affects our cognitive functioning. Fun increases our energy level. Let’s explore why embracing fun is good for our mental wellbeing. What is Fun? Contrast fun and happiness to better understand what fun is. Fun is not a state of being nor is it… Read more