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Writing by hand is the best way to retain info

There’s just something so nostalgic and pleasant about receiving a handwritten letter or card in the mail. We all know that typing an email or sending a text is much faster, but the impact of a handwritten note truly goes […]

How you breathe affects your brain

Breathing is a behavior so automatic that we rarely take the time to notice it. Have you ever paid attention to how your breathing changes based on your everyday actions like laughing, resting, eating, talking and more? We take about […]

New year, new strategies for mental health

As we enter into a new year, it’s an ideal time to reflect back and assess what worked for you in the past, and move forward with new goals for an even healthier and happier year ahead. One goal we […]

A Promising Therapy for Hard-To-Treat Depression: Deep Brain Stimulation

A study finds that deep brain stimulation to areas of the brain associated with reward and motivation could be used as a potential treatment for depression. According to researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, deep […]

4 steps to strengthen your mental health during the holiday season

The holiday season can be full of gatherings with friends, meals with family, and joy-filled days. But they can also be stressful and especially challenging for those impacted by mental illness. For some, the holiday season can bring with it […]

Brave Health bringing mental health services to underserved communities

As we’ve previously noted, we’re in the midst of a mental health crisis. Those who need access to mental health services, specifically in our most vulnerable populations, are often unable to get those services in a timely manner, if at […]

New study shows mindfulness works as well for anxiety as standard drug

According to a new study published Wednesday, November 9, 2022 in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, mindfulness meditation worked as well as a standard drug for treating anxiety in the first head-to-head comparison. The study tested a widely used mindfulness program […]

Set yourself up for success in the New Year by setting realistic, attainable goals.

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” — C. S. Lewis One of your top goals to start every year should be prioritizing your own mental health, so with that in mind, […]

December 11 is National Stretching Day – read on to find out the benefits of stretching!

It seems like there’s a day for everything, including stretching! However, this national holiday actually celebrates something that can benefit anyone, at any time — stretching your body. If you’re not stretching every day, you’re missing out on the many […]

Universal flu vaccine may be available in the next 2 years

According to a leading scientist, a universal flu vaccine that protects against all strains of the virus could be available in the next two years. Current flu vaccines, which are updated seasonally, can only protect against up to four strains […]