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How Social Isolation Can Impact Your Health

By Tracey Bourne, posted November 25, 2022

Many of us experienced social isolation during the recent pandemic. And none of us will deny that those days and weeks were very hard. Thankfully, the “lock down” of the pandemic is over, and life for the majority of us has returned to an almost -normal state. But for some people, social isolation didn’t go […]

Benefits of a Mental Health Day from Work or School

By Tracey Bourne, posted September 26, 2022

We’ve all had those days when the alarm goes off and we lie in bed, feeling depleted of our energy, and maybe even our good mood. We think to ourselves, “I’m not really sick, but I just need a break from real life today.” While taking a sick day is common when you are feeling […]

Self-Care: Holding Onto Good Mental Health After The Seasonal Depression

By Tracey Bourne, posted June 30, 2022

Seasonal depression, also referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), refers to a type of depression that relates to changes in the seasons. Most people with SAD feel symptoms come on in the fall and generally feel them all through the winter. Symptoms, which include lethargy, sadness, and general depression, usually dissipate once spring arrives.  […]

The Healing Power of Nature

By Tracey Bourne, posted June 8, 2022

One only needs to read a few lines from poets such as Frost, Wordsworth, and Thoreau to recognize the love for and connection to nature human beings have always had. Nature stirs our souls and imagination and brings beauty to our everyday lives. But it turns out, nature also brings a slew of benefits to […]

Why Someone Suffering From Depression Can’t Just ‘Get Over It’

By Tracey Bourne, posted March 25, 2022

When talking about depression, a lot of people forget that depression is an illness that requires proper attention and treatment. If you’re depressed, it can be incredibly frustrating to hear things like “Just get over it”, “You’re being really dramatic”, “You have to be strong”, “Learn to deal with it”, or “Happiness is a choice”. […]

The Importance of Community for Your Mental Health

By Tracey Bourne, posted January 10, 2022

Our mental health significantly impacts our quality of life, so it makes sense that we would want to do all we can to improve it. This may include things like eating healthy foods, exercising, and getting enough quality sleep each night.  But there is something else that greatly influences our mental health and that is […]

4 Ways to Change Your Thoughts and Relieve Depression

By Tracey Bourne, posted December 26, 2021

Did you know that on most days, the average person has between 25,000 and 50,000 thoughts? That’s an impressive amount of thoughts. But when happens when the majority of these thoughts are negative? Imagine the impact on your psyche and your life if you had thousands and thousands of negative thoughts each day? This amount of negative […]

The Truth About Perfectionism

By Tracey Bourne, posted August 5, 2021

We live in a society that values things that appear perfect. And I suppose there are things that can be perfect. Architects can draw the perfect straight line, mathematicians can solve an equation with a perfect calculation, and a chocolate cake can be perfectly moist. But as human beings, we can never reach a state […]

Mental Health Habits for 2021

By Tracey Bourne, posted July 25, 2021

We live in a society that seems obsessed with physical health and weight loss. A majority of people have tried one or more diets to lose weight. People join gyms, juice, and take supplements, all in an effort to optimize their physical health. Sadly, most people don’t give their mental health a second thought. The […]

How Focusing on Your Faith Can Help with Depression & Anxiety

By Tracey Bourne, posted July 31, 2020

It has long been believed that having faith is key to getting through some of life’s greatest challenges. A spiritual practice can often give people the strength and confidence to push through obstacles and make positive changes. But can faith have a positive effect on depression and anxiety? According to new research, it can. Your […]

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