Tag: wellbeing
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Smoking and Mental Wellbeing
Nicotine consumption, often in the form of smoking, is a habit for many people in the world. Smoking and mental health are linked in a bidirectional relationship. Optimizing mental health can benefit from the cessation of smoking to lead to mental wellbeing. Why This Matters According to the National Institute for Drug Abuse (NIDA), in Read more
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Motivation and Mental Wellbeing
Motivation and mental wellbeing are linked in a bidirectional relationship. Let’s explore further. What Is Motivation Motivation is the desire to accomplish a goal, complete a task, acquire a skill, secure a comfort, maintain a relationship. I distinguish motivation from motive (reason for doing something) though I have seen dictionary definitions which equate the two Read more
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Mental Wellbeing and Poetry
April is National Poetry Month in the USA. If you don’t believe me, check out the website of the American Academy of Poets, filled with resources for all of us (https://poets.org/national-poetry-month). Let’s talk about mental wellbeing and poetry. Why This Matters Mental wellbeing and poetry are good companions. Research on the benefits of poetry is Read more
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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