[…] of the week; I prefer to play tennis, mountain bike or ski, but simple walks are helpful. I’ve found that fresh air and sunlight, adequate sleep and eating healthy all help to keep me feeling emotionally and physically balanced. Establishing a healthy support system is also a vital piece of maintaining my mental health. […]
[…] I learned that my eye movements could be resolved with eye muscle therapy. I started making healthier food choices and focusing on my physical well-being. Instead of eating sweet or salty junk food in my spare time, I would find intellectually stimulating or nourishing activities to do, like reading or sipping tea. I started […]
[…] childhood experiences,” it all makes sense. Our childhood has a profound impact on our well-being in adulthood. My childhood was full of violence, which led to binge eating — and by sixth grade, I was at my heaviest weight. In retrospect, I understand that dealing with bullying and harassment because of my weight, enduring […]
Letter to Armed Services Committee Leadership, expressing support for the reintroduction of H.R. 1309/S. 194, the Supporting Eating Disorders Recovery Through Vital Expansion (SERVE) Act, which would improve access to care, early identification, & quality of care for servicemembers & military family members affected by eating disorders.
[…] Mind, best-seller on manic-depressive illness ELLEN HART PEÑA – attorney; consultant for ABC Movie of the Week, "Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Peña Story"; Harvard Eating Disorders Center Advisory Board SENATOR HARRY REID (D-NV) – sponsor of Senate Resolution 84, which recognized suicide as a national problem worthy of a national solution […]
We all know what taking care of our physical health looks like: eating right, exercising regularly and getting plenty of sleep. But do you know how to take care of your mental health? Neglecting your mental health can be easy, especially since it’s not something we are always taught or reminded to prioritize. However, […]
[…] is neglecting their personal grooming habits, for example, they may be depressed. If someone begins to drink alcohol, use drugs, or shows a significant change in their eating habits, they may be at risk for a crisis. Alternatively, it also important to take note if someone suddenly seems at peace after feeling low for […]
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