Tag: wellbeing
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Driving and Mental Health Medications
Why This Matters Medications prescribed to address mental health symptoms benefit many people. In the USA, adults who can drive do take medications to treat mental health symptoms. Driving and mental health medications are not an uncommon combination. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), data from the National Health Interview Survey, conducted in… Read more
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Happiness and Our Health
Happiness affects our health. The relationship is bidirectional. Optimal health contributes to happiness and happiness fosters positivity which can impact health. Exactly what is happiness? Let’s take a look. Happiness Defined The term happiness is vague. No need to drop the ball and walk away from the discussion now. We are making strides in shoring… Read more
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Technology and Mental Wellbeing
How is Technology Linked to Our Mental Wellbeing Homo sapiens developed technology ostensibly to improve the experience of human lives. People with creativity, knowledge, and initiative worked diligently for the rest of us to be able to use technology. A word of gratitude is due them. Technology and my use of technology can definitely contribute… Read more
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: March 2024
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month March 2024 is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. And, yes, this has everything to do with mental health. Colorectal Cancer Screening: Why It Matters for Mental Wellbeing March 2024 is designated as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The message for all of us is to learn about colorectal cancer and to… Read more
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Mental Health and Wellbeing
Wellbeing Focused Instead of Problem Focused Pictures can convey a thousand words, so the saying goes. But words can lead us to create images in our minds. When we hear someone say they are going to the doctor, many of us will imagine an image of someone who is ill and in need of healthcare… Read more