Articles related to "Social Support"
Live Long with Sex, Marriage, Faith and Pets
Having relationships with others is a part of being a healthy person. Our physical, mental and spiritual health is fostered by the quality of our social and personal relationships. As we age we must not neglect the importance of the various interactions that support our health and longevity.
sex • marriage • family • friends • social support
Having relationships with others is a part of being a healthy person. Our physical, mental and spiritual health is fostered by the quality of our social and personal relationships. As we age we must not neglect the importance of the various interactions that support our health and longevity.
sex • marriage • family • friends • social support
Emotional Health and Your Heart
Anxiety and chronic stress can also precipitate heart disease. Anxiety may be generalized-in other words, a person may worry and feel keyed up-much of the time, no matter
physcial health • psychotherapist • social support • volunteer • depression
Anxiety and chronic stress can also precipitate heart disease. Anxiety may be generalized-in other words, a person may worry and feel keyed up-much of the time, no matter
physcial health • psychotherapist • social support • volunteer • depression
Comparing TOPS and Weight Watchers
While TOPS and Weight Watchers are popular weight loss plans, there are advantages and disadvantages with both.
tops weight loss program • weight watchers weight loss program • popular weight loss programs • popular weight loss plans • disadvantages of tops
While TOPS and Weight Watchers are popular weight loss plans, there are advantages and disadvantages with both.
tops weight loss program • weight watchers weight loss program • popular weight loss programs • popular weight loss plans • disadvantages of tops
HIV and Emotional Abuse Older Adults Experience
More than 11% of people over the age of 55 are now living with AIDS. Many of these individuals are psychologically abused by loved ones because of the HIV AIDS stigma.
hiv • emotional abuse • social support • hiv and • emotional health
More than 11% of people over the age of 55 are now living with AIDS. Many of these individuals are psychologically abused by loved ones because of the HIV AIDS stigma.
hiv • emotional abuse • social support • hiv and • emotional health
Reducing Stress
Deciding how to manage stress during these difficult economic times is critical for both mental and physical health. These simple ideas can help provide relief.
reducing stress • stress and coping • positive thought • managing stress • mental and physical health
Deciding how to manage stress during these difficult economic times is critical for both mental and physical health. These simple ideas can help provide relief.
reducing stress • stress and coping • positive thought • managing stress • mental and physical health
How Religion Increases Depression in Teens
New research in adolescent psychology reveals a fascinating link between religion and a teen's mood. Going to church may be a cause of childhood depression.
adolescent psychology • religion and teen depression • adolescent mood • childhood depression • religious activities
New research in adolescent psychology reveals a fascinating link between religion and a teen's mood. Going to church may be a cause of childhood depression.
adolescent psychology • religion and teen depression • adolescent mood • childhood depression • religious activities
Holiday Blues Can Be Lifted
The holiday season is described as the best time of the year, but for many it's a time of sadness or depression. But with forethought the positives can be found.
holiday blues • do the holidays make you sad • holiday depression • holiday sadness.holiday stress • coping with the holidays
The holiday season is described as the best time of the year, but for many it's a time of sadness or depression. But with forethought the positives can be found.
holiday blues • do the holidays make you sad • holiday depression • holiday sadness.holiday stress • coping with the holidays
Life Cycle and Depression: Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is a very serious illness that requires early treatment.
postpartum depression • depression • women • baby blues • postpartum blues
Postpartum depression is a very serious illness that requires early treatment.
postpartum depression • depression • women • baby blues • postpartum blues
5 Tips for Staying Active
First, find an exercise plan or fitness program that suits your personality and lifestyle. Then, use these 5 tips for staying active to keep your motivation strong.
tips for staying active • fitness programs • exercise plans • weight loss plans • feeling fit
First, find an exercise plan or fitness program that suits your personality and lifestyle. Then, use these 5 tips for staying active to keep your motivation strong.
tips for staying active • fitness programs • exercise plans • weight loss plans • feeling fit
Benefits of a Weight Loss Blog
Journaling and social support are both important when trying to lose weight. Creating a weight loss blog is an easy way to combine these two key weight loss strategies.
online weight loss journal • creating a weight loss blog • benefits of online journaling • benefits of blogging about weight loss • online support to lose weight
Journaling and social support are both important when trying to lose weight. Creating a weight loss blog is an easy way to combine these two key weight loss strategies.
online weight loss journal • creating a weight loss blog • benefits of online journaling • benefits of blogging about weight loss • online support to lose weight
Want to Live to be 100?
Living a long and healthy life is now a possibility for many of us. There are very specific things we can do to help us live as long and as healthy as possible. Natural living offers us the keys to remaining energetic and creative into very advanced ages.
centenarians • longevity • exercise • diet • senior citizens
Living a long and healthy life is now a possibility for many of us. There are very specific things we can do to help us live as long and as healthy as possible. Natural living offers us the keys to remaining energetic and creative into very advanced ages.
centenarians • longevity • exercise • diet • senior citizens
How Victims are Affected by Abuse
Repeated abuse has long lasting pernicious and traumatic effects such as panic attacks, hypervigilance, sleep disturbances, flashbacks (intrusive memories), suicidal ideation, and psychosomatic symptoms. The victims experience shame, depression, anxiety, embarrassment, guilt, humiliation, abandonment, and an enhanced sense of vulnerability.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Repeated abuse has long lasting pernicious and traumatic effects such as panic attacks, hypervigilance, sleep disturbances, flashbacks (intrusive memories), suicidal ideation, and psychosomatic symptoms. The victims experience shame, depression, anxiety, embarrassment, guilt, humiliation, abandonment, and an enhanced sense of vulnerability.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The Skilled Helper by Gerard Egan
A must-read text book for all trainee helpers and counselors, The Skilled Helper sets out a model that can be used to help move clients forward in their lives.
the skilled helper by gerard egan • the problem-management approach to helping • counseling using the problem-management approach • styles of counseling • models of counseling
A must-read text book for all trainee helpers and counselors, The Skilled Helper sets out a model that can be used to help move clients forward in their lives.
the skilled helper by gerard egan • the problem-management approach to helping • counseling using the problem-management approach • styles of counseling • models of counseling
Yoga Therapy for Arthritis Pain
Studies show that regular gentle exercise and stretching give relief to those suffering from arthritis. Discover the balance and stress relief benefits of Yoga.
rheumatoid arthritis pain relief • osteoarthritis • yoga therapy • natural pain relief • stress relaxation
Studies show that regular gentle exercise and stretching give relief to those suffering from arthritis. Discover the balance and stress relief benefits of Yoga.
rheumatoid arthritis pain relief • osteoarthritis • yoga therapy • natural pain relief • stress relaxation
Dual Diagnosis
Dual Diagnosis is the simultaneous diagnosis of mental or emotional illness and addiction to or dependence on alcohol or illicit drugs at the time of diagnosis. This article discusses dual diagnosis and how it can be treated. One of the treatments is through the support of Dual Diagnosis Anonymous
dual diagnosis • mental illness • simultaneous diagnosis • concurrent • bipolar disorder
Dual Diagnosis is the simultaneous diagnosis of mental or emotional illness and addiction to or dependence on alcohol or illicit drugs at the time of diagnosis. This article discusses dual diagnosis and how it can be treated. One of the treatments is through the support of Dual Diagnosis Anonymous
dual diagnosis • mental illness • simultaneous diagnosis • concurrent • bipolar disorder
Gifted Attitudes
A study was recently conducted on the attitudes or students who are gifted. A reader sent in this article. This week describes the study and next week the results will be displayed.
gifted • students • teens • teenagers • education
A study was recently conducted on the attitudes or students who are gifted. A reader sent in this article. This week describes the study and next week the results will be displayed.
gifted • students • teens • teenagers • education
Bolstering Your Blood Pressure
Maintaining healthy blood pressure is an important aspect of healthy living. As we age, our blood pressure may begin to rise. This silent killer can be managed effectively with a combination of diet, exercise and stress reduction. Failer to do so can result in a serious compromise of our over all health. This article gives you good, pratical advice on how to bolster healthy blood pressure.
blood pressure • stress reduction • exercise • emotions • meditation
Maintaining healthy blood pressure is an important aspect of healthy living. As we age, our blood pressure may begin to rise. This silent killer can be managed effectively with a combination of diet, exercise and stress reduction. Failer to do so can result in a serious compromise of our over all health. This article gives you good, pratical advice on how to bolster healthy blood pressure.
blood pressure • stress reduction • exercise • emotions • meditation
Does psychotherapy improve cancer survival?
Psychotherapy treats the patient’s emotional and mental states as they relate to the cancer condition. Although psychotherapy can be very beneficial to the cancer patient, can it improve cancer survival?
psychotherapy • mind-body • psychosocial • natural killer cells
Psychotherapy treats the patient’s emotional and mental states as they relate to the cancer condition. Although psychotherapy can be very beneficial to the cancer patient, can it improve cancer survival?
psychotherapy • mind-body • psychosocial • natural killer cells
Breastfeeding Multiples
More women than ever are expecting multiples-twins, triplets, quads, etc. Can they breastfeed? You bet! Learn more about being successful with breastfeeding multiples in this article based on a June 1998 Journal of Human Lactation manuscript
breastfeeding • multiples • twins • triplets • quadruplets
More women than ever are expecting multiples-twins, triplets, quads, etc. Can they breastfeed? You bet! Learn more about being successful with breastfeeding multiples in this article based on a June 1998 Journal of Human Lactation manuscript
breastfeeding • multiples • twins • triplets • quadruplets
Questions for my Readers
Questions about your chronic pain. Answer this anonymous survey and help others learn what works and what doesn't.
chronic pain • pain • pain relief • illness • chronic illness
Questions about your chronic pain. Answer this anonymous survey and help others learn what works and what doesn't.
chronic pain • pain • pain relief • illness • chronic illness
Abstinence Teaching Ignores LGBTs
Abstinence-only-until-marriage education defines heterosexual marriage as the ideal for all students and prevents discussion of gay issues in the classroom.
abstinence teaching ignores lgbt students • abstinence-only-until-marriage education • sex education • sexual orientation in schools • us federal guidelines exclude homosexuality
Abstinence-only-until-marriage education defines heterosexual marriage as the ideal for all students and prevents discussion of gay issues in the classroom.
abstinence teaching ignores lgbt students • abstinence-only-until-marriage education • sex education • sexual orientation in schools • us federal guidelines exclude homosexuality
Beat the Baby Blues
An informative, reassuring article on postpartum depression.
postpartum depression • postpartum adjustment • ppd • postpartum • postpartum anxiey
An informative, reassuring article on postpartum depression.
postpartum depression • postpartum adjustment • ppd • postpartum • postpartum anxiey
Children as Workers in the Industrial Revolution
Prior to the onset of the industrial revolution children were often involved in economic and industrial activities. That involvement increased afterwards.
children as workers during the industrial revoluti • cheap child labourers • the rationale for using child workers • poverty and exploitation • child protection measures
Prior to the onset of the industrial revolution children were often involved in economic and industrial activities. That involvement increased afterwards.
children as workers during the industrial revoluti • cheap child labourers • the rationale for using child workers • poverty and exploitation • child protection measures
Four-Legged and Furry Helpers
Most people revel in the happiness and friendship offered by a pet. Some pets, though, offer more than companionship. They offer vital assistance to those who need it.
service animals • dogs • guide dogs • hearing dogs • wheelchairs
Most people revel in the happiness and friendship offered by a pet. Some pets, though, offer more than companionship. They offer vital assistance to those who need it.
service animals • dogs • guide dogs • hearing dogs • wheelchairs
Hope in the Face of Cancer, a Book Review
When life takes an unexpected turn, certain habits can ease the journey.
cancer • habits • journey • healthy • healthy habits
When life takes an unexpected turn, certain habits can ease the journey.
cancer • habits • journey • healthy • healthy habits
Intimacy
Intimacy is not the same as love. It goes beyond the concept of love and can be experiences in all contexts of love.Intimacy refers to the sharing of one’s innermost being. This sharing makes the relationship whole. It is generally expressed in the form of caring behavior.
intimacy • affection • caring • sharing • atraction
Intimacy is not the same as love. It goes beyond the concept of love and can be experiences in all contexts of love.Intimacy refers to the sharing of one’s innermost being. This sharing makes the relationship whole. It is generally expressed in the form of caring behavior.
intimacy • affection • caring • sharing • atraction
Reputation: Research Psychology
The latest brain studies reveal why reputation is so important.
social status • reputation • brain studies • brain research • psychology studies
The latest brain studies reveal why reputation is so important.
social status • reputation • brain studies • brain research • psychology studies
Service Animals
Most people revel in the happiness and friendship offered by a dog. Some dogs, though, offer more than companionship. They offer vital assistance to those who need it.
disability • visual • auditoy • mobility • service animal
Most people revel in the happiness and friendship offered by a dog. Some dogs, though, offer more than companionship. They offer vital assistance to those who need it.
disability • visual • auditoy • mobility • service animal
Teen Girls and Drug Abuse
Studies have shown that teenage girls are using drugs and alcohol with increasing frequency. What has contributed to this rise and why are girls more vulnerable?
drug abuse • alcohol and teen girls • marijuana • teen depression • adolescent drug use
Studies have shown that teenage girls are using drugs and alcohol with increasing frequency. What has contributed to this rise and why are girls more vulnerable?
drug abuse • alcohol and teen girls • marijuana • teen depression • adolescent drug use
The Okinawa Diet: The key to longevity?
Information about the Okinaw diet and references to books on the subject.
okinaw • vegetarian • diet • weight loss • healthy heart
Information about the Okinaw diet and references to books on the subject.
okinaw • vegetarian • diet • weight loss • healthy heart
Autistic Self-Advocacy Groups
The autistic self-advocacy movement has gained steam in recent years as organizations like the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network and TAAProject are created.
autistic self-advocacy network • the autism acceptance project • neurodiversity • disability advocacy • autism spectrum conditions
The autistic self-advocacy movement has gained steam in recent years as organizations like the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network and TAAProject are created.
autistic self-advocacy network • the autism acceptance project • neurodiversity • disability advocacy • autism spectrum conditions
Bereavement
Because of the terrible disaster and loss of life we experienced on September 11, I thought it would be appropriate to publish an article on bereavement. We all are struggling with deeply felt emotions. I hope this article is helpful.
loss • death • disaster • grief • grieving
Because of the terrible disaster and loss of life we experienced on September 11, I thought it would be appropriate to publish an article on bereavement. We all are struggling with deeply felt emotions. I hope this article is helpful.
loss • death • disaster • grief • grieving
Christmas Giving Projects Everyone Can Plan
Setting up programs of holiday giving for poor school children, senior citizens, & community food banks is not time consuming and may lead to year round giving projects.
christmas giving projects • the elderly at christmas • supporting food banks and soup kitchens • creating programs to help the needy • organizing christmas giving and service
Setting up programs of holiday giving for poor school children, senior citizens, & community food banks is not time consuming and may lead to year round giving projects.
christmas giving projects • the elderly at christmas • supporting food banks and soup kitchens • creating programs to help the needy • organizing christmas giving and service
Dealing With Double Depression
Double depression is dysthymia plus major depression. One sign of this depression is hopelessness - and here are some treatment options for this type of depression.
dealing with double depression • extreme feelings of hopelessness • dysthymia • antidepressants • seasonal affective disorder
Double depression is dysthymia plus major depression. One sign of this depression is hopelessness - and here are some treatment options for this type of depression.
dealing with double depression • extreme feelings of hopelessness • dysthymia • antidepressants • seasonal affective disorder
Duduza Dolls Comfort Sick Children
Your generosity and knitting hobby can bring hope into the AIDS-affected lives of children in sub-Saharan Africa through making "comfort dolls" and donations.
children in distress network • duduza dolls • cindi • chabha • children affected by hiv/aids in africa
Your generosity and knitting hobby can bring hope into the AIDS-affected lives of children in sub-Saharan Africa through making "comfort dolls" and donations.
children in distress network • duduza dolls • cindi • chabha • children affected by hiv/aids in africa
How to Stop Anxiety Attacks
Anxiety is extremely common and the symptoms varied. It is important to recognize these symptoms and deal with them appropriately.
preventing anxiety • how to stop worrying • adverse life events • drug misuse and anxiety • muscle tension and anxiety
Anxiety is extremely common and the symptoms varied. It is important to recognize these symptoms and deal with them appropriately.
preventing anxiety • how to stop worrying • adverse life events • drug misuse and anxiety • muscle tension and anxiety
Identifying and Managing Stress
The key to surviving the effects of stress is to know the warning signs and counter the stress with effective coping mechanisms.
stress management • physiological effects of stress • signs and symptoms of stress • effects of stress • chronic stress
The key to surviving the effects of stress is to know the warning signs and counter the stress with effective coping mechanisms.
stress management • physiological effects of stress • signs and symptoms of stress • effects of stress • chronic stress
Is This Postpartum Depression?
It may turn out that diagnosing postpartum depression is not as difficult as previously thought. New research shows that 3 questions may identify PPD in some mothers.
identify postpartum depression • postpartum mood disorders • anxiety disorders • edinburgh postpartum depression scale • treatment options for postpartum depression
It may turn out that diagnosing postpartum depression is not as difficult as previously thought. New research shows that 3 questions may identify PPD in some mothers.
identify postpartum depression • postpartum mood disorders • anxiety disorders • edinburgh postpartum depression scale • treatment options for postpartum depression
Marriage and Longevity
"Marriage, if one will face the truth" observed Greek dramatist Menander in the 3rd century BCE "is an evil - but a necessary evil."
married adults found to be healthier • marriage and longevity • caerphilly study • kaplan • kronick
"Marriage, if one will face the truth" observed Greek dramatist Menander in the 3rd century BCE "is an evil - but a necessary evil."
married adults found to be healthier • marriage and longevity • caerphilly study • kaplan • kronick
Men at Risk of Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression in men does exist. Get the facts, know who are at risk and learn how to cope with it positively.
postpartum depression in men • men at risk postpartum depression • manage male postnatal anxiety • fathers suffer severe postpartum depression • male postpartum depression
Postpartum depression in men does exist. Get the facts, know who are at risk and learn how to cope with it positively.
postpartum depression in men • men at risk postpartum depression • manage male postnatal anxiety • fathers suffer severe postpartum depression • male postpartum depression
Mermaid, The Waterline: Going Deeper p2
deeper consideration for the dilemma of Andersen's Mermaid and her inability to communicate an be accepted by the Prince. The agony of rejection and the problems within society when women are abandoned
fairytale interpretation • andersen • massenet • dvorak • rusalka
deeper consideration for the dilemma of Andersen's Mermaid and her inability to communicate an be accepted by the Prince. The agony of rejection and the problems within society when women are abandoned
fairytale interpretation • andersen • massenet • dvorak • rusalka
Nature vs Nurture
A hundred billion neurons in the brain may tell us who we are, but those neurons are nothing without the environment, which may play a large part in both the cause and healing of depression.
depression • brain • environment • surgeon general • surgeon general's report on mental health
A hundred billion neurons in the brain may tell us who we are, but those neurons are nothing without the environment, which may play a large part in both the cause and healing of depression.
depression • brain • environment • surgeon general • surgeon general's report on mental health
Positive Psychology Studies on Happiness
In a recent presentation, noted positive psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky cited simple daily activities anyone can use to be happier.
happiness • happy • happiness activities • happiness benefits • positive psychology
In a recent presentation, noted positive psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky cited simple daily activities anyone can use to be happier.
happiness • happy • happiness activities • happiness benefits • positive psychology
Post-partum Depression
About 13 percent of new mothers experience post-partum depression. New research shows that counseling and peer support might be more help than anti-depressant drugs.
dr cindy-lee dennis's post-partum depression study • university of toronto'sdr cindy-lee dennis • post-partum depression treatments • post-partum depression study • drug-free treatments for post-partum depression
About 13 percent of new mothers experience post-partum depression. New research shows that counseling and peer support might be more help than anti-depressant drugs.
dr cindy-lee dennis's post-partum depression study • university of toronto'sdr cindy-lee dennis • post-partum depression treatments • post-partum depression study • drug-free treatments for post-partum depression
Postpartum Depression Risk Factors
Postpartum depression has several possible risk factors that expectant mothers should be aware of during pregnancy. Find out if you are at risk for postpartum depression.
postpartum depression • postpartum mood disorders • risk factors • postpartum • pregnancy
Postpartum depression has several possible risk factors that expectant mothers should be aware of during pregnancy. Find out if you are at risk for postpartum depression.
postpartum depression • postpartum mood disorders • risk factors • postpartum • pregnancy
Recent Research on Suicide
Depression and suicide can be related, but depression doesn't necessarily lead to suicidal thoughts. Other factors have a stronger connection to suicide than depression.
recent research on suicide • factors leading to suicidal thoughts • detecting psychological disorders • depression and suicide rates • signs of depression
Depression and suicide can be related, but depression doesn't necessarily lead to suicidal thoughts. Other factors have a stronger connection to suicide than depression.
recent research on suicide • factors leading to suicidal thoughts • detecting psychological disorders • depression and suicide rates • signs of depression
Savor Holiday & Family Celebration
Savoring positive events has health and happiness benefits. Positive psychology researcher Fred Bryant describes how to enhance your savoring skills.
savor • savoring • family celebrations • positive psychology research • cheer up
Savoring positive events has health and happiness benefits. Positive psychology researcher Fred Bryant describes how to enhance your savoring skills.
savor • savoring • family celebrations • positive psychology research • cheer up
Self-Esteem II
Healthy self-esteem improves health, sociability and a general attitude towards life. It is never too late to start loving yourself.
self esteem • depression • hobbies • stress • self improvement
Healthy self-esteem improves health, sociability and a general attitude towards life. It is never too late to start loving yourself.
self esteem • depression • hobbies • stress • self improvement
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