Author: HALEIGH KAISER
Creating a healthy lifestyle is talked about everywhere you go these days. However, it is not all about diet and exercise. There should also be a focus on mental and emotional health. Researchers have found a correlation between caring for and helping others and an increase in health. An article from BMC Public Health finds that voluntarily helping others is associated with lower depression, increased well-being and a 22 percent reduction in the risk of dying.
Author: LIBBY HOLTE
January first came along, and you were packed full of motivation to make changes for the New Year. No matter how much momentum you had that first week, we all know that winter can be a hard time; sickness is traveling around, workloads are high after the holiday lull, chilly weather makes it hard to stay active, and before we know it — we are already two months into the year. Whether you are on the road to success, or have taken an unexpected detour from your goals, let’s take some time to do a check-in on ways you can take care of your mind, body, home and heart in 2017: Take care of your
Author: KERRI ROBERTSON
The holidays seem to be one of those times of the year that people either love or loathe.
Author: PAMELA KRUEGER
Do you want to live a longer, happier and healthier life? Wellness plays a significant role in the quality and longevity of your life! What is wellness, anyway? Wellness matters and is often described as a balance of your mind, body and spirit, which results in an overall feeling of well-being.
Author: JOANNA BRANDT
Hi, my name is Joanna and I deal with depression, panic disorder, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety, ADHD, migraines and IBS.
Author: KATE BAER
The International Association for Suicide Prevention and World Health Organization estimate more than 800,000 people die by suicide each year.
Author: KATE BAER
An overflowing to-do list. Places to go and people to see. Bills to be paid. Nonstop activities and taxi service for your kids. Late hours at the office.
Author: JESSICA MINER
Every two years Mental Health America in Sheboygan County updates the Directory of Community Resources.
Author: JERI L. DREIKOSEN
Mindfulness is a hot topic in the wellness world these days. What is all the fuss about?
Author: FRANK SIMAC
I experienced the power of my own language within the concept of ‘stigma.’ I compared stigma with the English language children’s rhyme to teach the child victim of name-calling to ignore the taunt, to refrain from physical fights and to remain calm and good-natured. “Sticks and stones will break my bones. But words will never harm me.”