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Understanding Anxiety
Mental health is something we all have, just like physical health, and it needs to be taken care of at the same level as our physical health. Our bodies will send us signs (aka, symptoms) to let us know that something’s not right.
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Depression – Know the Signs & Symptoms
Like many mental health conditions, depression is complex. In an effort to make information easier to understand I’ve broken it down into a three part series, called Depression 101. In part one I’m going to provide a very basic 30,000 foot view of how depression can present and provide you with an opportunity to complete…
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Lets talk…
My last post provided some insight into what it’s like at the first counseling session. Today I’d like to talk to you about what you’ve been feeling and maybe some of the thoughts you’ve been having.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
During May my series will focus on sharing information about ways to improve and advocate for mental health. This information will come in the form of tools to help fill your mental wellness toolbox. Some tools will be skills you can incorporate into your life while other tools may come in the form of education…
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Bipolar Awareness
he month of March holds a special place in my heart. This month is all about raising awareness and educating people about Bipolar disorder, a complex mental health diagnosis impacting approximately 2.3 million Americans. March 30th is World Bipolar Day and, coincidentally, this is also the birthday of one my favorite artists, Vincent Van Gogh,…
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BBRF Research Rundown: Updates on Non-invasive Treatment Options for Depression
Read a quick run-down on recent research with the Brain & Behavior Research Center helped to fund exploring Non-invasive Treatment Options for Depression.
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The Gratitude Effect
We have officially entered the holiday season. For many this time of year includes expectations of and obligations with family, friends, and/or work. For some this time of year may be painful or difficult for a variety of reasons. However, as we embark on the holiday season let’s take some time to explore the role…
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Hiking gave me my life back
A SUMMARY OF THE RESEARCH AND MY STORY Mental health, defined by the World Health Organization, is a “state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her…
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How do you #hikeOctober?
Fall is here! This is my favorite time of year to hike. I love seeing the leaves changing colors, feeling the crisp air, and the warmth of the sun on my face. It’s a magical time. Fall also signals to me that it’s time to gear up and get engaged in HIKE for Mental Health’s…
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Green Exercise and Mental Performance
This post is the fourth article in weekly five part series exploring the mental health benefits of hiking, from a scientific and a first-hand perspective. The author has asked to remain anonymous, but if you stay tuned for all five articles, you will be amazed and inspired by the ending. Scientists have found that nature…
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Mental Health Awareness Week
While growing up, for many of you visiting your physician for a wellness check-up started in infancy. It was just something that your parents/guardians did to make sure you were physically developing in a healthy way. And when there were times you weren’t feeling well, it was normal to go visit the doctor to find…
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Nature and Adversity
This post is the third article in weekly five part series exploring the mental health benefits of hiking, from a scientific and a first-hand perspective. The author has asked to remain anonymous, but if you stay tuned for all five articles, you will be amazed and inspired by the ending. On the PCT, a friend…
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Walking, Thinking, and Optic Flow
This post is the second article in weekly five part series exploring the mental health benefits of hiking, from a scientific and a first-hand perspective. The author has asked to remain anonymous, but if you stay tuned for all five articles, you will be amazed and inspired by the ending. Have you ever seen someone…
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Why Are Hikers So Friendly?
This post begins a weekly five part series exploring the mental health benefits of hiking, from a scientific and a first-hand perspective. The author has asked to remain anonymous, but if you stay tuned for all five articles, you will be amazed and inspired by the ending. The Neurochemistry of exercise: why hikers seem so…
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Spotlight on IASP
Today we end our special edition of the HIKE for Mental Health blog on suicide awareness and prevention on World Suicide Prevention Day. There are multiple events taking place all over the world in an effort raise awareness, educate, and ultimately prevent another life from being taken by suicide. Today we are focusing on the International Association for…
