Tag: Behavioral Health

Betsy Thompson

Betsy Thompson

ADHD Diagnosis Provided Freedom, Answers for Michigan Woman

As a child, Betsy Thompson didn't fit the mold for kids with ADHD. It was years later as an adult that she sought help and discovered she had the condition.

Fiscal Fitness: Simple Steps for Improving Financial Health

Black young woman hugging her pink piggy bank

Black young woman hugging her pink piggy bank

When people think about their health, they often consider physical and mental well-being, but an important third component is financial well-being.

Light therapy is a common treatment for a variety of conditions, from auto-immune disorders like psoriasis and eczema, to wound healing, to depression and seasonal affective disorder, to circadian rhythm sleep disorders

Light therapy is a common treatment for a variety of conditions, from auto-immune disorders like psoriasis and eczema, to wound healing, to depression and seasonal affective disorder, to circadian rhythm sleep disorders

Does the Winter Gloom Make You SAD? Here’s How to Treat it

Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that is believed to be triggered by changes in the amount of daylight during certain seasons.

5 Tips for Making Resolutions Stick

Funny portrait of a young black curvy woman during a training session

Funny portrait of a young black curvy woman during a training session

New Year’s Day is the most popular time to kick off resolutions, but most don’t last. Find out how you can make yours a success. 

Head shot peaceful young woman lying on pillows on comfortable sofa, listening music or positive affirmations in modern headphones with closed eyes, relaxing alone at home, domestic hobby concept.

Head shot peaceful young woman lying on pillows on comfortable sofa, listening music or positive affirmations in modern headphones with closed eyes, relaxing alone at home, domestic hobby concept.

Why Positive Affirmations are a Healthy Way to Begin 2021

These bite-sized mantras have risen in popularity. See what they can do for your mind and body in 2021.

31 Days of Positive Affirmations to Ring in the New Year

The hand writes on a white page in the daily planner.Student, study, synopsis. Affirmations, visualization, to-do lists. Plan, strategy, dream, desire. Cards with words. Concept, project.

The hand writes on a white page in the daily planner.Student, study, synopsis. Affirmations, visualization, to-do lists. Plan, strategy, dream, desire. Cards with words. Concept, project.

If you want to start the new year with a dose of optimism, try selecting a daily affirmation.

Overweight woman has done New Year resolution for weight loss in new year. Obese hiker walking on forest trail in winter cold weather. Nordic walking in Czech National Park Sumava.

Overweight woman has done New Year resolution for weight loss in new year. Obese hiker walking on forest trail in winter cold weather. Nordic walking in Czech National Park Sumava.

Best Exercises to Fight Off Anxiety and Depression

Are anxiety and depression putting a damper on your mood? Think about retooling your exercise routine to give yourself a feel-good boost.

Mental Health Resolutions to Focus On in 2021

The SDOH topic for March is discrimination (social and community context – civic participation, incarceration, social cohesion). Karly – we could change this topic for June’s, which is access to healthy foods to better line up with National Nutrition Month. Let me know what you think!

The SDOH topic for March is discrimination (social and community context – civic participation, incarceration, social cohesion). Karly – we could change this topic for June’s, which is access to healthy foods to better line up with National Nutrition Month. Let me know what you think!

Is taking care of your mental health on the top of your New Year’s resolutions list? It should be. Here are some ways to put that in motion.

Couple looking at their phones in bed

Couple looking at their phones in bed

On Your Phone Too Much? Here’s How to Set Realistic Tech Limits

If one of your health goals is to cut back on the amount of time you spend on your phone, having a concrete plan with achievable goals will help you succeed.

Dos and Don’ts for Managing Relationship Stress

Couple having an argument

Couple having an argument

Whether you're bickering about politics, homeschooling or dirty dishes, these tips will help you have healthy, constructive conversations.