Mindfulness is the practice of grounding yourself in the here and now, observing your body and your environment without evaluation or judgment. The goal is to simply be aware of your sensations, your feelings, and your thoughts. Mindfulness can be used to calm yourself down from an anxiety spiral or panic attack, or to push
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How Effective Is Meditation and How To Start Using It
You may have heard friends, family members, coworkers, or even celebrities talk about the ways meditation has changed their lives. Today, there are podcasts, apps, and YouTube videos that can all guide you through meditation as a way of being mindful and grounded in the present. But how effective is meditation? While meditation is not
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Don’t let Depression Stop You: How to Keep Living Your Best Life in the Face of Depression When you’re feeling good about the direction of your life and mental health, the last thing you want is depression to rear its ugly head. You’re reaching your goals, strengthening connections, feeling excited about the future, when all
Read MoreThe Most Wonderful Time of the Year (to Adopt Effective Coping Strategies)
It’s the height of the holiday season and most of us are experiencing a range of emotions. As mental health care providers, we hear about nostalgia and excitement, but also about heightened stress and worry. If this time of year is feeling especially tough, you’re not alone. We’ve pulled together three useful guides for coping
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